Professor of Practice: Costume Design & Mentorship

SMU Division of Theatre; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Theatre at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Costume Design, beginning August 1, 2027. The role centers on mentorship of MFA costume designers within a rich production environment spanning theatre, opera, dance, and musical theatre.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, portfolio development, and realized productions, while collaborating with faculty and staff across Theatre, Music,

Qualifications

• Accomplished professional costume designer with a strong design portfolio.
• Ability to mentor MFA students through studio instruction and productions.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in costume design and related skills.
• Mentor MFA designers through portfolio development and realized productions.
• Design productions within the Division's season and collaborate across departments.
• Supervise graduate assistants and engage in recruitment, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Maintain an active professional costume design practice.

Skills

Costume design

Teaching/mentoring

Collaboration

Job description

The Division of Theatre at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Costume Design, beginning August 1, 2027. The role centers on mentorship of MFA costume designers within a rich production environment spanning theatre, opera, dance, and musical theatre.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, portfolio development, and realized productions, while collaborating with faculty and staff across Theatre, Music,