Instructor of Theatre

Job TitleInstructor of Theatre Agency West Texas A&M University Department Dean, College Of Fine Arts & Humanities Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: The Art, Theatre and Dance (ATD) Department requests an Instructor of Theatre and Costume Shop Manager position. While the majority of this position will focus on managing the costume shop, supervising the student workers, and overseeing theatre and dance production costume needs, the position will also involve teaching in core and foundational theatre courses. The position would require a 1 course teaching load each fall and spring semester, with the remainder of teaching load assigned to costume shop management responsibilities. Work Performed: Supervises undergraduate student workers and assigned Practicum students. Work with costume faculty in establishing budgets, assigning projects, developing teaching opportunities, developing students professional practices, establishing guidelines for designers, and ensuring designer packages are complete. Support theatre and dance production through supervising measurements, fittings and overseeing builds. Utilize renderings provided by costume designer to create costumes by draping, patterning, and sewing. Assign costume projects to student workers based on skill and educational need. Supervise Wardrobe Head and Wardrobe Crew. Schedule Quick change rehearsals and coordinate backstage costume activities: preparing crew, overseeing costume laundry, and overseeing strike. Maintain costume shop supplies and equipment. Purchase fabrics and materials/supplies for shop use. Make repairs, replacement, and maintenance of shop equipment. Attend costume parade and dress rehearsals, as necessary. Maintain control over costume storage facility and stock. Facilitate costume rentals, including scheduling, communication, creating invoices and confirmation of payment of rentals. Attend all production meetings for theatre and dance. Necessary Qualifications: Masters Degree with minimum 18 graduate hours earned in Theatre Minimum 1 year of undergraduate teaching experience Sewing, patterning, and draping experience Preferred Qualifications: MFA in Costume Technology or Design 1-3 years of costume shop management or supervision experience 2-3 years of undergraduate teaching experience Experience working in a university or professional costume shop, Millinery, wig, and craft experience Applicant Instructions: We require the following: Letter of interest or cover letter Curriculum Vitae Portfolio of creative work (where applicable) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable) Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) Three professional references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact: Search Committee Chair: Jon Revett Department: Art, Theatre, and Dance Phone:806-651-2792 Email: jrevett@wtamu.edu All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 masters degrees and two doctoral degrees. WTs long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.