• Instructor of Theatre

    Texas A&M University System (Canyon, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Instructor of Theatre

     

    Agency

     

    West Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    Art, Theatre & Dance

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Canyon, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Faculty

    Job Description

    NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

    Job Summary:

    The Art, Theatre and Dance (ATD) Department requests an Instructor of Theatre and Costume Shop Manager position. While the majority of this position will focus on managing the costume shop, supervising the student workers, and overseeing theatre and dance production costume needs, the position will also involve teaching in core and foundational theatre courses. The position would require a 1 course teaching load each fall and spring semester, with the remainder of teaching load assigned to costume shop management responsibilities.

    Work Performed:

    Supervises undergraduate student workers and assigns Practicum students.

     

    Work with costume faculty in establishing budgets, assigning projects, developing teaching opportunities, developing students’ professional practices, establishing guidelines for designers, and ensuring designer packages are complete.

     

    Support theatre and dance production through supervising measurements, fittings, and overseeing builds. Utilize renderings provided by the costume designer to create costumes by draping, patterning, and sewing. Assign costume projects to student workers based on skill and educational need.

     

    Supervise Wardrobe Head and Wardrobe Crew. Schedule Quick change rehearsals and coordinate backstage costume activities: preparing crew, overseeing costume laundry, and overseeing strike.

     

    Maintain costume shop supplies and equipment. Purchase fabrics and materials/supplies for shop use. Make repairs, replacements, and maintenance of shop equipment. Attend costume parade and dress rehearsals, as necessary.

     

    Maintain control over the costume storage facility and stock. Facilitatecostume rentals, including scheduling, communication, creating invoices and confirmation of payment of rentals.

     

    Attend all production meetings for theatre and dance.

    Necessary Qualifications:

    Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours earned in Theatre

     

    Minimum 1 year of undergraduate teaching experienceSewing, patterning, and draping experience

    Preferred Qualifications:

    MFA in Costume Technology or Design1-3 years of costume shop management or supervision experience

     

    2-3 years of undergraduate teaching experienceExperience working in a university or professional costume shop, Millinery, wig, and craft experience.

    Applicant Instructions:

    We require the following:

    + Letter of interest or cover letter

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)

    + Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable

    + Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)

    + Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

    + Three professional references

     

    Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

     

    Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

     

    The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

     

    All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

    For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

    Search Committee Chair: Jon Revett

     

    Department: Art, Theatre, and Dance

     

    Phone:806-651-2792

     

    Email: [email protected]

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.