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Service Assistant Professor of Costuming (non-tenure track)
The College of Creative Arts at West Virginia University invites nominations and applications for the position of Service Assistant Professor of Costuming in the School of Theatre & Dance.
Nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. Primary duties include:
All faculty in the School of Theatre & Dance are expected to participate in curriculum development, recruiting and retaining students, academic advising, and involvement in University/School committee activities. As a Service Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a regional and national presence in the fields of costume construction, fabrication, crafts, or similar work in the field of entertainment wardrobe and costuming. Participation in faculty governance is expected of all faculty members.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will have:
Rank and Salary:Service Assistant Professor, 9-month, non-tenure track, competitive salary, and benefits package.
Date of Appointment: August 16, 2024
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Application: For a complete application, interested candidates should submit the following:
Apply online at http://employmentservices.hr.wvu.edu/wvu_jobs.
The School of Theatre & Dance (theatre.wvu.edu): The School of Theatre & Dance is a member of URTA and a NAST-accredited training program with an enrollment of approximately 200 undergraduate and graduate students. The School offers MFA degrees in acting and design & technology, BFA degrees in acting, design & technology, and musical theatre, BA degrees in dance and theatre studies. Minors in theatre, theatre production, and in dance are also offered.
As part of its mission, the School educates students in the traditions and practices of the arts of Theatre and Dance by challenging them to engage in the many processes used and valued by collaborative artists. To do so, the School employs 17 full-time and 2 part-time faculty and 3 professional staff, and annually produces 6-8 mainstage and 2-4 lab theatre productions in three theatres supported by well-equipped production facilities. The School of Theatre & Dance provides an exceptional classroom education supported by live production experiences.
The College of Creative Arts (ccarts.wvu.edu) is one of 13 colleges within the university, includes the Schools of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Art & Design, and offers the state's premiere training in the visual and performing arts. Each of these units has a national profile of excellence and all programs are nationally accredited (NAST, NASM, and NASAD).
The College of Creative Arts is housed in WVU's Creative Arts Center and has more than 70 fulltime faculty and 20 professional staff whose mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the global community.
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
Service Assistant Professor of Costuming (non-tenure track)
The College of Creative Arts at West Virginia University invites nominations and applications for the position of Service Assistant Professor of Costuming in the School of Theatre & Dance.
Nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. Primary duties include:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in costume construction and costume management.
- Manage wardrobe collection: maintenance, inventory, and rentals
- Manage, oversee, and assist in the construction of the costumes for the School's mainstage season which is comprised of 2 musicals, 2-3 dramas, 1-2 dance concerts
- Opportunities to costume for West Virginia Public Theatre are possible
All faculty in the School of Theatre & Dance are expected to participate in curriculum development, recruiting and retaining students, academic advising, and involvement in University/School committee activities. As a Service Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a regional and national presence in the fields of costume construction, fabrication, crafts, or similar work in the field of entertainment wardrobe and costuming. Participation in faculty governance is expected of all faculty members.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will have:
- Terminal degree (MFA) in Theatre or related arts discipline (prefer costume construction, costume design)
- 3-5 years teaching experience at the college/university level
- Professional costume design or construction experience
- Enjoy working collaboratively and collegially in a fast-paced educational environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a dedication to teaching
- Desired skills include ability to teach draping/cutting, patterning, tailoring, puppet fabrication, and wardrobe management
Rank and Salary:Service Assistant Professor, 9-month, non-tenure track, competitive salary, and benefits package.
Date of Appointment: August 16, 2024
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Application: For a complete application, interested candidates should submit the following:
- Letter of application
- Current curriculum vitae
- Philosophy of teaching statement
- Names of three references including complete contact information (email, phone and mailing address)
Apply online at http://employmentservices.hr.wvu.edu/wvu_jobs.
The School of Theatre & Dance (theatre.wvu.edu): The School of Theatre & Dance is a member of URTA and a NAST-accredited training program with an enrollment of approximately 200 undergraduate and graduate students. The School offers MFA degrees in acting and design & technology, BFA degrees in acting, design & technology, and musical theatre, BA degrees in dance and theatre studies. Minors in theatre, theatre production, and in dance are also offered.
As part of its mission, the School educates students in the traditions and practices of the arts of Theatre and Dance by challenging them to engage in the many processes used and valued by collaborative artists. To do so, the School employs 17 full-time and 2 part-time faculty and 3 professional staff, and annually produces 6-8 mainstage and 2-4 lab theatre productions in three theatres supported by well-equipped production facilities. The School of Theatre & Dance provides an exceptional classroom education supported by live production experiences.
The College of Creative Arts (ccarts.wvu.edu) is one of 13 colleges within the university, includes the Schools of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Art & Design, and offers the state's premiere training in the visual and performing arts. Each of these units has a national profile of excellence and all programs are nationally accredited (NAST, NASM, and NASAD).
The College of Creative Arts is housed in WVU's Creative Arts Center and has more than 70 fulltime faculty and 20 professional staff whose mission is to educate succeeding generations of artists, teachers, and scholars through an experiential student-centered approach to learning. The College advocates the Arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition, scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens of West Virginia and the global community.
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
