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Requisition Number: 0813494
Number of Open Positions: 1
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Other Title Information: Assistant Professor, I2, Costume Design
Organization: 204271 - THEATRE AND DANCE
Position Summary:
This non-tenure, renewable-contract Assistant Professor position will design
and build costumes for dance performances, mentor graduate student costume
designers and technicians through the production process, and teach costume
design and technology classes in areas related to dance such as stretch fabric
construction, dyeing, and/or related crafts.
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Assistant Professor of Dance Costume, non-tenure, renewable contract
This non-tenure, renewable-contract Assistant Professor position will design
and build costumes for dance performances, mentor graduate student costume
designers and technicians through the production process, and teach costume
design and technology classes in areas related to dance such as stretch fabric
construction, dyeing, and/or related crafts. The Department of Theatre and
Dance typically produces 10-12 productions per academic year supported by the
costume studio. All renewable contract assistant professors are expected to
engage in service/academic citizenship appropriate to their area and
expertise. Additionally, they are expected to maintain a good level of
performance in the classroom and/or other appropriate instructional settings
and to contribute to the overall instructional effectiveness of the academic
programs in which they have assigned duties. This position will not be
expected to prepare or publish original scholarship. Load will consist of time
divided amongst designing and building costumes, overseeing student work in
the costume shop, and teaching design and tech courses for the Department.
Minimum requirements: Master of Fine Arts degree, experience designing and
building costumes for dance, minimum 2 years' experience working in a costume
studio with multiple projects, and evidence of advanced patternmaking and
construction skills to include flat pattern, draping, costume construction,
tailoring, dyeing, and crafts. Record of successful teaching at the college
and/or university level. Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to
inclusive pedagogical approaches, and a record of work using diverse and
collaborative perspectives. Professional experience is highly desirable. Good
communication and organizational skills are imperative, as several productions
will be in process at the same time.
This three-year renewable position begins August 16, 2022. To apply, go to
https:// jobs.ua.edu. Review will begin May 25, 2022, and remain open until
filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing interest and
qualifications for position, curriculum vitae, names and contact information
for two current references to Lawrence Jackson, lmjackson7@ua.edu. Additional
questions may be directed to Prof. Jackson.
Additional Position Information:
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Search Initiation Date: 04/27/2022
Expected Starting Date: 08/16/2022
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