Lecturer in Theatre Costume Design & Technology

Job no: 499163
Position type: Faculty - Regular
Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH
Division/Equivalent: J Herb Coll Arts, Soc Sci & Edu
School/Unit: Theatre - 101100
Categories: Academic

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Title: Lecturer in Theatre Costume Design & Technology

Department Org: Theatre - 101100

Employee Classification: F5 - Faculty Lecturer 9 Month

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Job Description:

The University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film seeks to hire a Lecturer in Theatre Costume Design to begin August 2025. This is a 9-month teaching position with teaching and practical duties. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about helping students create bridges to entering the realm of professional costume work, as well as entering jobs in parallel fields of work in the creative industries. Teaching duties: Costume Technology, Stage Makeup, Costume Design, Intro to Theatre, and courses in expertise areas. Must mentor students working on independent projects in theatre technology and costume design.

Responsibilities include:

  • Producing Costume Designs, Renderings & associated paperwork with a theatrical design
  • Determining construction materials, shop needs and supplies.
  • Overseeing construction/shop budgets as well as production budgets in the associated areas.
  • Hiring, supervising and mentoring students in costume design both in the classroom and in the production shops.
  • Hiring, supervising and mentoring students in costume construction both in the classroom and on department productions.
  • Constructing costumes.
  • Incorporating safety regulations into theatre curriculum and costume shop practices.
  • Organizing and maintaining working theatre spaces.
  • Maintaining and organizing costume stock and storage.

Required Materials:

  • Resume
  • CV
  • Two to Four Letters of reference.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
1) MFA or MA in Theatre with professional experience in Costume Design & Costume Technology & in the Theatre and/or Entertainment fields.
or
2) a Bachelor's degree in Theatre with at least five years of professional experience in Theatre Costume Design and Technology or a similar level position in Theatre and/or Entertainment.

Working knowledge of:

  • Sewing (Hand and Machine)
  • Draping
  • Flat Patterning
  • Costume Rendering
  • Fabric Distressing & Dyeing
  • Basic Stage Makeup
  • Basic Hair Styling
  • Basic Wig Styling
  • Basic Costume Craft Skills
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to lift 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in professional theatre
  • Experience in relevant parallel industries
  • Willingness to help students bridge to professional theatre and relevant parallel industries.

 

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.  To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free.  Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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