Teaching Professor of Costume Technology & Patternmaking

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology to teach draping and pattern making and to lead MFA Costume Production lab courses. The role includes mentoring MFA students and supporting PlayMakers in production hours within the costume shop, while also coordinating with KTC student designers.

The ideal candidate holds an MFA in Costume Production or related field, with at least three years of university-level teaching experience and

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.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and mentoring.

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).
• Serve as liaison for KTC student designers and teach one undergraduate course as assigned by the MFA program Head and Chair.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Production

Tools

CLO3D

Digital embroidery software

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology to teach draping and pattern making and to lead MFA Costume Production lab courses. The role includes mentoring MFA students and supporting PlayMakers in production hours within the costume shop, while also coordinating with KTC student designers.

The ideal candidate holds an MFA in Costume Production or related field, with at least three years of university-level teaching experience and