Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance - Costume Design
Bucknell University•Brunswick, ME
•Onsite
About The Position
The Theatre and Dance Department at Bucknell University seeks a five-month sabbatical replacement of Visiting Assistant Professor in Costume Design for the spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. This role is within an undergraduate program with a long history of strong production values. The department is located in Coleman Hall and the position is full-time and exempt.
Requirements
- MFA in Costume Design (or a terminal degree equivalent with costume design experience)
- Prior teaching experience at a college level
Nice To Haves
- Dance costume design experience
Responsibilities
- Designing costumes for one dance concert (which consists of seven dances of different styles from guest choreographers, faculty choreographers and student choreographers)
- Coordinating costumes for one theatre showcase production with assistance from the costume studio
- Collaborating with costume staff (studio manager and assistant costumer)
- Teaching Costume Design
- Teaching a Special Topics course (in candidate’s area of specialization)
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
- 10% employer contribution to retirement plan
- Tuition remission for faculty and staff
- Tuition remission for spouse/spousal equivalent (for full-time faculty and staff)
- Tuition programs for children (for full-time faculty and staff)
- Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
