Costume Technology: MFA Production Instructor & Mentor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology. The successful candidate will teach draping and pattern making, plus lab courses in the MFA Costume Production program, mentoring students and supporting PlayMakers during production hours.

Collaboration with KTC and other theatres may occur. The position requires an MFA in Costume Production or related field and at least three years of university-level teaching

Qualifications

• MFA in Costume Production or related discipline with at least three years of teaching experience at university, college, or professional level.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Experience with CLO3D patternmaking software, tailoring, or digital embroidery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 load (six courses annually) with primary responsibility for draping and pattern making.
• Teach lab courses in the MFA Costume Production program.
• Mentor MFA students and support PlayMakers during production hours in the costume shop.
• Serve as liaison for KTC student designers and teach one undergraduate course as assigned by the MFA Head and Chair.
• Opportunity to work with PlayMakers Repertory Company or Kenan Theatre Company in area of specialization.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Liaison

Education

MFA in Costume Production

Tools

CLO3D

Patternmaking software

Tailoring

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology. The successful candidate will teach draping and pattern making, plus lab courses in the MFA Costume Production program, mentoring students and supporting PlayMakers during production hours.

Collaboration with KTC and other theatres may occur. The position requires an MFA in Costume Production or related field and at least three years of university-level teaching