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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Costume Design beginning September 1, 2024. This position supports our BFA Design, Technology and Management program, while contributing to the large and active Theatre and Dance Department as a whole. This faculty member will teach Costume Design and Technology and other related courses, as well as designing department productions, mentoring and advising students in Costume, hair and make-up design, and contributing to our departmental administration and mission.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be an active contributor to the leadership and governance of the department and program. Candidates will participate in strategic planning, curriculum review and development, student mentoring, and other initiatives that strengthen the excellence of our department and the University. This includes guiding students through production Costume Design and construction, hair and make-up design, coordinating guest designers, working with our Costume Shop, advising on seasons and performances, and supporting recruitment efforts. We seek engaged faculty members who will help enrich our collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
The ideal candidate will bring professional Costume Design experience from theatre, film, television, or related media. We seek faculty who are committed to continuing their creative practice in order to bring cutting-edge industry knowledge into the classroom. Ongoing professional activity is expected to advance the University's reputation and represent the quality of our faculty and programs on national and global platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree and a strong record of university-level teaching excellence and student mentorship. Demonstrated leadership ability in the classroom, commitment to a liberal arts environment, and experience guiding student designers are highly valued. Expertise in makeup, wigs, and other technical theatre crafts is also preferred. Faculty are expected to maintain an active creative practice, so demonstrated national and/or international design experience is expected.
In their application, candidates should address their approach to teaching and mentorship, their creative research trajectory, and speak directly to how their background and approach could contribute to the Design, Technology, and Management program and to the Department as a whole.
THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE:
The Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to melding intensive training in live theatrical performance and production with a strong foundation in critical analysis and the study of social and historical contexts. The classrooms, shops, rehearsal halls and stages are laboratories wherein students participate collectively and individually in this exciting, vital synergy.
THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS:
The College of the Arts (CART)at Montclair State University offers 50+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates through its four academic units: Department of Art & Design, School of Communication and Media, John J. Cali School of Music, and Department of Theatre and Dance. The College provides a comprehensive education and training to a diverse and talented student body of more than 3,100 majors in first-rate facilities. Programs are rigorous, creative, and designed to meet the needs of students while offering rich opportunities for experiential learning, performance, and internships. The faculty includes scholars as well as working composers, designers, actors, musicians, directors, choreographers, conductors, fine artists, filmmakers and communications specialists, including Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Howard Award winners that bring to the campus community impressive expertise. The College of the Arts also houses the University Art Galleries, Arts and Cultural Programming, and Broadcast and Media Operations and thus has strong arts and corporate partnerships and is proud to offer cultural enrichment of all kinds to the Montclair State campus and surrounding communities.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State University welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: September 1, 2024
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately
Department
Theatre and Dance
Position Type
Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/
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Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Costume Design beginning September 1, 2024. This position supports our BFA Design, Technology and Management program, while contributing to the large and active Theatre and Dance Department as a whole. This faculty member will teach Costume Design and Technology and other related courses, as well as designing department productions, mentoring and advising students in Costume, hair and make-up design, and contributing to our departmental administration and mission.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be an active contributor to the leadership and governance of the department and program. Candidates will participate in strategic planning, curriculum review and development, student mentoring, and other initiatives that strengthen the excellence of our department and the University. This includes guiding students through production Costume Design and construction, hair and make-up design, coordinating guest designers, working with our Costume Shop, advising on seasons and performances, and supporting recruitment efforts. We seek engaged faculty members who will help enrich our collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
The ideal candidate will bring professional Costume Design experience from theatre, film, television, or related media. We seek faculty who are committed to continuing their creative practice in order to bring cutting-edge industry knowledge into the classroom. Ongoing professional activity is expected to advance the University's reputation and represent the quality of our faculty and programs on national and global platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have an MFA or terminal degree and a strong record of university-level teaching excellence and student mentorship. Demonstrated leadership ability in the classroom, commitment to a liberal arts environment, and experience guiding student designers are highly valued. Expertise in makeup, wigs, and other technical theatre crafts is also preferred. Faculty are expected to maintain an active creative practice, so demonstrated national and/or international design experience is expected.
In their application, candidates should address their approach to teaching and mentorship, their creative research trajectory, and speak directly to how their background and approach could contribute to the Design, Technology, and Management program and to the Department as a whole.
THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE:
The Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to melding intensive training in live theatrical performance and production with a strong foundation in critical analysis and the study of social and historical contexts. The classrooms, shops, rehearsal halls and stages are laboratories wherein students participate collectively and individually in this exciting, vital synergy.
THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS:
The College of the Arts (CART)at Montclair State University offers 50+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates through its four academic units: Department of Art & Design, School of Communication and Media, John J. Cali School of Music, and Department of Theatre and Dance. The College provides a comprehensive education and training to a diverse and talented student body of more than 3,100 majors in first-rate facilities. Programs are rigorous, creative, and designed to meet the needs of students while offering rich opportunities for experiential learning, performance, and internships. The faculty includes scholars as well as working composers, designers, actors, musicians, directors, choreographers, conductors, fine artists, filmmakers and communications specialists, including Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Howard Award winners that bring to the campus community impressive expertise. The College of the Arts also houses the University Art Galleries, Arts and Cultural Programming, and Broadcast and Media Operations and thus has strong arts and corporate partnerships and is proud to offer cultural enrichment of all kinds to the Montclair State campus and surrounding communities.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State University welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: September 1, 2024
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.
- Three letters of recommendation, which can be sent to: thdnapplications@montclair.edu
APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately
Department
Theatre and Dance
Position Type
Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/
