Clinical Assistant Professor – Costume Design and Technology
About The Position
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in Costume Design and Technology. This role focuses on individuals experienced in teaching and mentoring emerging costume designers, possessing knowledge of traditional and digital patterning and fabrication techniques, and demonstrating innovation in costume design and technology. This is an academic year, career-track faculty position beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach in person on the Tempe campus, with potential for online and hybrid courses.
Requirements
- MFA or MA in Costume Design or a related field.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation and record of professional mentorship in the field of costume design.
Nice To Haves
- College teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Record of collaborative, professional and relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated expertise and ability to teach in one or more of these areas: costume construction, costume design for television and film, digital costume technologies, pattern making, period dress, styling and history, tailoring, traditional and digital rendering.
- Knowledge and experience in current trends and technology (Laser cutting, 3D Printing, 3D Drafting, etc.).
- Additional talents in the craft areas (dyeing, sculpting, and millinery).
- Stage Make-up, Hair, and Wig skills.
- A minimum of three years of professional and relevant industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach a rotation of undergraduate core classes and develop new courses, both in-person and online.
- Mentor costume technology students’ senior projects and practicum courses.
- Serve as a technologist as needed on productions.
- Work in coordination with the Costume Shop Manager(s) to help structure the shop’s workflow.
- Perform appropriate service to school, institute, university, and profession.
- Grow dynamic and innovative degree programs.
- Help attract new students and teach courses that support enrollment goals.
- Increase research expenditures through grants and/or other research funding for design and production.
- Contribute to the Institute's commitment to inclusive excellence.
- Connect and collaborate with artists, designers, and scholars across campus and in the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
