Costume Design Professor of Practice

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice – Costume Design. The primary location is the Cullowhee, NC campus and the position is 9-month, fixed-term starting August 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching costume design and makeup for stage and screen, and guiding student designers throughout productions. The ideal candidate has an MFA in Costume Design or Costume Technology with professional design experience and prior

Qualifications

• MFA in Costume Design and/or MFA in Costume Technology with professional design experience.
• Demonstrated prior experience teaching at the University level.

Responsibilities

• Teach costume design and technology courses as part of a 9-month load (4/4).
• Design 2–3 productions per year (typically musicals).
• Mentor and assist student designers in costume design for stage and screen.
• Coordinate with costume shop manager and Technical Director to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Teaching at University level

Education

MFA in Costume Design and/or MFA in Costume Technology

Demonstrated prior experience teaching at the University level

Job description

Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice – Costume Design. The primary location is the Cullowhee, NC campus and the position is 9-month, fixed-term starting August 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching costume design and makeup for stage and screen, and guiding student designers throughout productions. The ideal candidate has an MFA in Costume Design or Costume Technology with professional design experience and prior