Tenure-Track Costume Design Professor (Drama)

1000scholars

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama in Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Costume Design. The position begins in the 2027-28 academic year, with a nine-month term and a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

The candidate will teach a two-semester History of Clothing course and a Digital Drawing/Concept Character Illustration course, participate in production activities, and advise 2–3 productions each

Qualifications

An MFA or terminal degree is desired; candidates without a terminal degree but with equivalent teaching experience are welcome.
Ongoing professional practice with national and/or international presence.
Teaching and mentoring experience.
Portfolio exhibiting wide-ranging practices in traditional and non-traditional fields.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including History of Clothing and Digital Drawing/Concept Character Illustration.
Advise on 2–3 productions each semester; oversee production processes by students.
Contribute to curricular review and future directions of the conservatory education program at CMU.
Engage in ongoing professional activity and collaboration across disciplines.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Portfolio

Mentoring

Education

MFA or terminal degree

Job description

The candidate will teach a two-semester History of Clothing course and a Digital Drawing/Concept Character Illustration course, participate in production activities, and advise 2–3 productions each

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