PT Faculty - Theatre Costume/Makeup Design (POOL)

Inside Higher Ed; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A Georgia university is looking for a part-time faculty member to teach Theatre Costume/Makeup Design for the Fall 2024 semester. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses like Stage Makeup and Rendering Styles, as well as mentoring students in costume design for productions. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in Costume Design or related fields and experience in teaching and costume design. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about education and theatre.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate Theatre courses.
• Proficiency in sewing, pattern making, and draping.
• Experience in theatre and film costume design.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in costume/makeup design.
• Mentor students in costume/makeup for productions.
• Design costumes/makeup for two fall productions.

Skills

Costume Design

Makeup Design

Sewing

Pattern making

Draping

Education

Master of Arts in Costume Design or Costume Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design

Tools

Costume design software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: PT Faculty - Theatre Costume/Makeup Design (POOL)

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 271583

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University\'s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Job Summary

The University of West Georgia invites applicants for courses in costume/makeup design for the Fall 2024 semester: Stage Makeup, Rendering Styles, and Period Styles in Design. The courses will be taught on our Carrollton campus (Tuesday / Thursday schedule). The fall semester begins August 14 and ends December 13.

Qualified candidates will have experience in makeup and costume design for a range of theatrical productions, and they will demonstrate the ability to successfully teach undergraduate Theatre courses. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to teach all three of the courses listed above this fall, and to design and/or mentor students (for additional compensation) costumes/makeup for two fall productions: The Thirty-Nine Steps and Ken Ludwig’s Twas the Night before Christmas.

The University of West Georgia is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and offers a BFA in Theatre with concentrations in Acting and Design/Technology as well as certificates in Musical Theatre and Arts Management. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, and three references.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Costume Design or Costume Technology
• Previous teaching experience
• Proficiency in sewing, pattern making, and draping
• Previous Costume Design and/or Technology experience in theatre and film

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design
• Familiarity with costume design software
• College level teaching experience

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50