Assistant Teaching Professor

Towson University•Towson, MD

2d•$58,000 - $64,000•Onsite

About The Position

Towson University invites applications for a Teaching Professor position in the department of Theatre Arts, in the area of Costume Design. Preferred start date, August 2027. The Department of Theatre is a dynamic and collaborative community of artists, scholars, and educators committed to preparing students for professional careers and advanced study in theatre. The department offers undergraduate programs in Performance, Design and Production and Theatre Studies, and supports an active production season that serves as a central component of student learning. Faculty members maintain significant professional and creative activity while mentoring students in classroom and production environments.

Requirements

MFA in Costume Design, Costume Technology, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in costume design and visual storytelling for theatrical production.
Evidence of successful teaching, mentoring, or professional training experience.
Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentorship.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

University-level teaching experience.
Experience mentoring student designers in production settings.
Professional regional, commercial, educational, dance, opera, or film/television design experience.
Experience incorporating emerging technologies and digital design tools into teaching and creative practice.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in Costume Design and related areas, including but not limited to costume design, costume construction, costume history, costume crafts, rendering, and portfolio development.
A 4/4 load is expected, with a course release for designing/mentoring student designers per semester.
Mentoring and supervising student costume designers and costume technicians for departmental productions.
Collaborating with faculty and production staff on the department's production season.
Participating in departmental, college, and university service appropriate to the rank of Teaching Professor