Costume Design and Technology Lecturer

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • $53,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Department of Theatre and Dance at MSU Denver is seeking a Costume Design and Technology Lecturer. The Theatre and Dance program offers a BA in Theatre and a BFA with concentrations in Music Theatre and Applied Theatre Technology and Design. The Lecturer position is a full-time, 9-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2026 with the potential to be renewed on a year to year basis. The position reports to the Chair of the Theatre and Dance Department. The Costume Design and Technology Lecturer will teach three classes and associated labs (9 credit hours), provide one costume design (3 credit hours), and BFA and costume shop support (3 credit hours) each semester. The position will teach a variety of theatre courses in rotation with other faculty, including Costume Technology, Costume Design, Wardrobe Skills, Costume History, Make-up Design, Production Analysis, Theatre Career Development, and Theatre Appreciation. This position will also provide costume design and costume construction supervision (in coordination with staff Costume Shop Manager) for theatre laboratory spaces and the Theatre Program productions in the King Center, a three- theatre facility (200-seat end stage, and a black box production studio with approximately 100 seats). MSU Denver aspires to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In the Department of Theatre and Dance, we greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry, dialogue, and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Requirements

• Master of Arts Degree or Master of Fine Arts Degree in Costuming or related fields
• Experience, training, and demonstrated experience in Theatre or Film Costume Design and Costume Construction

Nice To Haves

• Master of Fine Arts Degree in Costuming or related fields
• Experience in teaching Costume Technology, Costume Design, Costume History, Make-up Design, Production Analysis, Introduction to Theatre, and Graphics for Theatre
• Costume and make-up design experience with diverse populations
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach three classes and associated labs (9 credit hours), provide one costume design (3 credit hours), and BFA and costume shop support (3 credit hours) each semester.
• Teach and supervise student crews in collaboration with the Costume Shop Manager.
• Work within costuming budgets and cultivate relationships with vendors and other craft people in the costuming industry.
• Develop external relationships to foster costume, technical, and related internships.
• Work with technical faculty and staff to develop and maintain theatre program curriculum, facilities, lab spaces, technology and storage.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty, students, staff, guest artists and diverse communities.

Benefits

• MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.
• For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.
• The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.
• Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
• For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time