Lecturer I or Assistant Professor in Practice/Costume Designer/Shop Manager - Theatre

Lecturer I or Assistant Professor in Practice/Costume Designer/Shop Manager - Theatre

SUMMARY

This is an open-rank, non-tenure-track, nine-month faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer I or Assistant Professor in Practice, with rank determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Summer employment opportunities may be available for additional compensation based on programmatic needs.

The anticipated salary range for the nine-month appointment is $45,000–$55,000, commensurate with qualifications, professional experience, and rank at the time of appointment.

The position carries a workload equivalent to a 5/5 teaching load, with appropriate course reassignment provided for Costume Shop management responsibilities and design assignments within the School’s mainstage production season. The successful candidate will typically serve as Costume Designer for one mainstage production each semester (Fall and Spring).

Teaching responsibilities will include courses serving beginning-level students in costume construction and costume design, as well as additional courses related to the successful candidate’s areas of expertise. These may include stage makeup, hair and wig design/construction, costume crafts, advanced costume construction or design, or other related areas that support the School’s curriculum and production program. Teaching assignments may also include mentorship of student designers and technicians.

Costume Shop management responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and maintaining the Costume Shop, costume stock, equipment, supplies, and related production resources.
• Supervising, mentoring, and training students engaged in costume construction, alterations, crafts, wardrobe, and other production processes.
• Establishing and maintaining safe and effective Costume Shop practices and procedures.
• Managing production budgets and purchasing for assigned costume areas and productions.
• Coordinating costume construction and production schedules in collaboration with faculty, staff, guest artists, directors, designers, and student production teams.
• Supporting the preparation, organization, maintenance, and restoration of costumes throughout the production process.
• Mentoring students in professional costume design, construction, shop, and production practices; and contributing to the overall operation of the School of Theatre and Dance’s production program.

The position combines teaching, professional design, student mentorship, and Costume Shop leadership. Specific teaching assignments and workload distribution may vary based on the needs of the school and the qualifications and areas of expertise of the successful candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lecturer I:

This is a full-time, nine-month, faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assistant Professor In Practice:

This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in a professional experience program. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head.

QUALIFICATIONS

Lecturer I:

Master’s degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level, through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

Assistant Professor In Practice:

The Assistant Professor in Practice will be a successful and effective professional in the discipline. A terminal or professional degree may be presented, but is not required, to support the requirements for consideration. Education requirements will be relative to position, professional experience and qualifications.

Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level, through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lecturer I

1. Performs an equivalent of thirty teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
2. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.

Assistant Professor In Practice:

1. Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
2. Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC) during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
3. Complies, administers, and grades examinations.
4. Provides services to the university and the profession.
5. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships and advising.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lecturer I

1. Provides services to the university and the profession and engages in research/scholarly/creative activities.
2. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
3. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assistant Professor In Practice:

1. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
2. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Lecturer I

1. Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Assistant Professor In Practice:

1. Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Safety Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.

Sponsorship Statement

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 1/2 months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

For resources regarding retirement and benefits, navigate to the University of Texas System Employee Benefit page.

Additional benefits for SFA employees are detailed on the SFA Benefits page.