Assistant Professor in Costume Design | SUNY Fredonia - Military Veterans

The Department of Theatre and Danceis home to faculty and staff members dedicated to providing undergraduate performers, designers, technicians, directors, educators, and creators with engaging and meaningful experiences.The successful candidate will, in collaboration with current faculty, seek to make Fredonia's programs more active, focused, and career-oriented in all areas of theatre, including teaching artistry and community engagement.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;

Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;

A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

Teach courses in the department's production and design sequence (B.A. and B.F.A.),and other costume technology skills as applicable and qualified (basic and advancedcostume construction, costume design, rendering and costume craft);

Teach in the university's general education program as requested;

Mentor students through costume design process for mainstage productions;

Oversee all aspects of the Costume Design process for Departmental mainstageproductions including: attend weekly design/production meetings, oversee fittings, supervise all costume, hair and make-up designs, and attend all dress rehearsals;

Work with Costume Shop Supervisor and part-time Costume shop assistant to executeCostume Designs for all Departmental mainstage productions;

Work collaboratively with Theatre and Dance faculty Directors and Choreographers asneeded to execute Costume Designs for all Departmental mainstage productions;

Willingness to contribute to the General Education Program;

Participate in the department's governing process by attending department meetings andserving on committees as assigned;

Participate in ongoing curricular development within the department;

Participate in departmental recruitment efforts, including BFA Design/Tech interviews;

Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

This is a full-time, UUP-represented, tenure track position beginning Fall 2025 with a salary range of $50,063-$55,000, commensurate with experience..

Visa sponsorship isavailable for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MFA in Costume Design for Theatre or Scenography from an accredited institution by August 2025;

University Teaching Experience;

Professional Costume Design experience;

Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;

Experience with instructional technology;

Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3 or more years of University teaching experience;

Knowledge and Experience in Various Approaches to Costume Design Training (e.g.Rendering the human form, Costume History, script analysis, stitching, cutting draping and patterning);

Experience in Community Engagement in the Arts and/or Independent Theatre.

Salary range of $50,063-$55,000, commensurate with experience.