Assistant Professor of Costume Design
Posted 4 days ago
columbus state universityColumbus (GA)
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About the role
Assistant Professor of Costume Design
Job ID: 301088
Location: Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Job Summary
The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a ten-month Assistant Professor, tenure-track, in costume design and technology to commence in August 2026. The position teaches in the BFA Design and Technology programs and provides costume, makeup, and hair design support for departmental productions.
Responsibilities
Teach courses in costume design, periods of design, introduction to theatre, costume history, construction, crafts, dyeing, and makeup.
Demonstrate experience in hand and digital rendering techniques across platforms; design experience for dance valued.
Actively participate in departmental service, recruitment, ongoing research/creative scholarship, and professional accomplishments.
Required Qualifications
MFA in costume design or related field by appointment.
Record of professional creative practice and/or academic scholarship at regional, national, or international levels.
Strong costume technology and crafts skills.
Commitment to liberal arts education and collaborative learning.
Developing or established record of creative or scholarly work appropriate for a tenure-track position.
Preferred Qualifications
Design experience for dance.
Engaged and accomplished undergraduate teaching experience.
Makeup design experience.
Costume design experience in non-theatrical contexts such as film or television.
Experience with sustainable materials and resources for costume design.
Successful student mentorship record.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Larry Dooley, Hiring Manager, via email at dooley_larry@columbusstate.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is an equal-employment opportunity institution. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
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