Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater

Willamette University • Salem, OR

114d • $48,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Willamette University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Costume Design. The successful candidate will provide creative, technical, and managerial support in costume design and technology for the Willamette College Theatre Program. This person will execute or supervise costuming for four departmental stage productions per year: two dramas, one musical, and one opera. Additionally, the Costume Designer will teach 3 courses over the academic year, (which will include core courses in the major, likely related to costume design and specialized topics courses that emphasize costume construction, fabrication, design, and technology), as well manage the costume studio and storage, supervise student workers in the costume studio and on productions, and manage budgets. The Costume Designer collaborates in all areas of creating a successful theatre program and production season. Contractual obligations follow both the academic school year and a common theatrical production calendar.

Requirements

• BA or BFA with five years of professional experience in costume design and construction

Nice To Haves

• MFA in Costume Design or related field

Responsibilities

• Designing and costuming for University theatre and opera productions
• Mentoring student designers and technicians
• Patterning, draping, cutting, tailoring, altering, and fitting garments
• Supervising wardrobe crews and student workers in the costume studio
• Dying and distressing fabric
• Operating and basic repair knowledge of sewing machines and other applicable machinery and devices
• Knowledge of period and contemporary clothing and accessories
• Collaboration with faculty and students
• Monitor and track budget expenditures for productions and studio spaces to stay within approved budgets
• Ensure design scopes for all productions are achievable in a sustainable and repeatable way, specifically in terms of timeline and budget.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement options
• Substantial paid time off
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree