Costume Technology Lecturer & MFA Mentor

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Health, life, and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology. The role focuses on teaching draping and pattern making, plus lab courses within the MFA Costume Production program, and mentoring MFA students.

The successful candidate will collaborate with PlayMakers and the Kenan Theatre Company, and may teach an additional undergraduate course.

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Costume Production or related discipline.
• At least three years of teaching experience at university, college, or professional level.
• Expertise in costume production and related practices; strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 load (six courses annually) with primary responsibility for draping and pattern making and lab courses in the MFA Costume Production program.
• Mentor MFA students and support PlayMakers during production hours in the costume shop (DRAM 790-796).
• Act as liaison for KTC student designers and teach one undergraduate course as determined by the MFA program Head and Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Costume Production

Tools

CLO3D

Tailoring

Digital embroidery

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology. The role focuses on teaching draping and pattern making, plus lab courses within the MFA Costume Production program, and mentoring MFA students.

The successful candidate will collaborate with PlayMakers and the Kenan Theatre Company, and may teach an additional undergraduate course.