Assistant Professor of Costume Design - Logan, United States - Utah State University

Description

Assistant Professor of Costume Design
CityLogan Campus
Requisition ID # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-UT-Logan Category (Portal Searching) Faculty Position Type Benefited Full-Time Job Classification Faculty Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% College Caine College of the Arts Department Theatre Arts Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Telework Eligible No
Overview
The Utah State University Department of Theatre Arts seeks a dynamic artist-teacher of Costume Design. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position. Review of applications continues until filled. The position start date is August 1, 2024.

Responsibilities
Candidates for this tenure-track position will be expected to demonstrate ongoing commitment and engagement in creative theatrical practice in their area of expertise by maintaining a creative/scholarly profile that is consistent with their national peer group. The department seeks individuals with strong professional networking resources that will benefit MFA and BFA design students.
This position is the primary teacher and mentor for the BFA/MFA Costume Design degree concentrations. Responsibilities include teaching, recruiting, and administration of the costume design program within the Design/Tech (DT) area of the Department of Theatre Arts.
Teaching costume design/costume history curriculum.
In consultation with colleagues, determination of student costume designer assignments for department productions.
Mentoring student designers through tech and dress rehearsals; periodic evening and weekend attendance required.
Service as Artistic Associate of Costume Design for the Lyric Repertory Company – USU's professional summer repertory company – including an annual design opportunity.
Possible design assignments for departmental mainstage productions.
Possible course assignments in an additional area of expertise, per applicant strengths and department needs.
Participate in department, college, and university service.
Provide national, state, and local service to the profession.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

MFA in Costume Design with professional costume design experience at the regional level or higher.
Demonstrated track record of ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on designs for mainstage productions in a student-centered environment.
Minimum one year of teaching experience at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications:

Three years teaching experience at a university with evidence of successful recruitment and teaching.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations including diversity of gender identity and cultural background.

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits