Associate Professor of Costume Design

University of North Carolina School of the Arts • Salem, NC

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About The Position

UNCSA School of Design and Production seeks an Associate Professor of Costume Design who will also serve as Director of Costume Design beginning in August 2026.

Requirements

• Candidates are required to have a Bachelor Degree
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the entertainment industry
• Evidence of work that incorporates and supports diverse storytelling and viewpoints
• Evidence of potential for a high quality of teaching
• Evidence of responsible stewardship of resources
• Eligible for the rank of Associate Professor

Nice To Haves

• Master of Fine Arts Degree, or other terminal degree
• United Scenic Artists member or comparable union membership
• Experience in both the academic classroom and in the professional marketplace
• Mentoring and supporting the development of early career costume designers
• Professional experience in more than one area of the entertainment industry including, but not limited to: professional or regional theatre, opera, film, television, tours, cruise ships, themed entertainment, etc.
• Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in context of cultural and ideological difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees