Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre - Costume Design

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Theatre within The School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Oakland University is seeking an artist/educator for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Costume Design. The successful candidate must be dedicated to teaching students in a rigorous BFA setting and to positive collaboration with fellow artists/faculty within an integrated department and school. We are also looking for someone who brings creative teaching solutions for in-person and hybrid courses, while being able to respond with flexibility to the possibility of the Covid pandemic returning us to remote/online education. Possible courses for the 20/21 academic year include Costume History, Stage Make-up, Costume Construction and Essentials of Design. Responsibilities will also include designing costumes for one outdoor spring production and advising undergraduate costume designers and make-up designers for 4 mainstage productions. All faculty are expected to help foster the transition of graduating students to the professional world, and special attention will be given to candidates with strong ideas for early career opportunities. Finally, candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: MFA in Theatre (costume design) or comparable degree, plus professional experience; or a master's degree or BFA with extensive professional experience. University teaching experience or the ability to demonstrate potential teaching effectiveness.

Special Instructions to Applicants::

To apply, upload a portfolio or a link to a website, cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and a diversity statement. The diversity statement describes the candidate's interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism or research. Contact information for references will be requested in the Professional References section of the application and a link provided through which references can submit letters. Review of applications will begin on Friday the 24th of July and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Lynnae Lehfeldt, Chair, Costume Design Search Committee: lehfeld2@oakland.edu.