Quarterly Lecturer - Theatre Costume Designer

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a quarterly lecturer (non-tenure track) to teach undergraduate courses in Rehearsal and Performance, serving as Costume Designer for one or more theatrical productions in Spring quarter 2027. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach no more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This is an in-person position.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Theatre Design/Production. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Costume Design or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Two years of experience teaching at the university level or commensurate professional experience.
• Appropriate availability to be in residence in the shop, be a hands-on designer (to possibly include building, fitting, patterning work) and be ready to work closely with the staff Costume Shop manager and the student work crew.
• Ability to carry out the professional duties of position; working with department directors, other designers and technical director.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative work style, and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to teaching theatre through production, within a liberal arts context.
• Must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree (PhD/MFA) in Costume Design.
• Both professional and educational costume design experience.
• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach THTR 29/129 Rehearsal and Performance - Mentor student costume designer/s for student production (April through early May)
• Design Spring Awakening by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, directed by Aldo Billingslea, choreographed by Pauline Locsin (April through June)
• Attend all design and production meetings as scheduled.
• Provide all design sketches, materials suggestions and costume designs in a timely manner as requested by the Director and Costume Shop manager.
• Work with the Costume Shop manager to ensure costumes as designed are ready for technical dress rehearsal.
• Attend dress rehearsals for productions.
• Fulfill other instructional or academic duties as appropriate as may be requested by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level