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Job Title Lecturer Costume Designer and Shop Manager (Non-Tenured F0073A)

Department COMM & THEATRE ARTS

Position Number F0073A

Job Description

The Communication and Theatre Arts Department at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer of Costume Designer and Shop Manager to begin in Fall 2026. This is an annual, 10 month non-tenured appointment. The selected candidate will teach one course per semester, such as Stage Makeup, Costume Design, Costume Crafts, or a related course aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Serve as lead Costume Studio Manager, overseeing the daily operations of the costume studio and supervising a part-time assistant studio manager and student workers. Design one theatre and one dance production per semester, engaging collaboratively with directors, choreographers, and student performers.

Support a creative and professional environment that helps students gain hands-on experience in costume design, production workflows, and industry protocols. Attend rehearsals and production meetings as necessary, including some evenings and weekends, to ensure costumes meet the artistic and logistical needs of each production. Organize and maintain both theatre and dance costume inventories and participate in some program meetings and occasional service in support of both the theatre and dance program.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Masters in Fine Arts in Costume Design, Costume Technology, or a related field.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

+ Demonstrated experience designing costumes for both traditional theatre and concert dance, as well as for devised or collaborative performance projects.

+ Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments.

+ Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated professional or university experience in Costume Design and Technology

+ Prior teaching experience at the university level

+ Strong background in costume and craft technology

+ Experience organizing and maintaining costume inventories

+ Familiarity with both devised and traditional dance and theatre performance processes

+ Interest in working across disciplines and supporting student learning in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 07/25/2026

Application Review Date 01/18/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24758

and attach the following with their online application:

+ A cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

+ A curriculum vitae.

+ Either a version of or a link to a media portfolio.

+ A statement of teaching philosophy.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by January 18, 2026, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

Theatre and Dance at Old Dominion University serves a diverse community of students pursuing B.A. and B.F.A. degrees, minors, and interdisciplinary studies. Students engage in a range of creative experiences from traditional productions to experimental, devised, and site-specific work. Our department emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and artistic process. We seek applicants who are enthusiastic about working with students from varied backgrounds and who are invested in shaping a positive and inclusive production environment.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ * If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Media Portfolio

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents