Assistant Teaching Professor in Costume Design

University of California Santa Barbara, Department of Theater and Dance seeks an accomplished theater artist developing and/or sustaining a national profile as a Costume Designer for a full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position in design. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a strong team of faculty artists, scholars, and staff in a vibrant, interdisciplinary department offering BA's and BFA's in Theater and Dance and an MA/PhD in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies.

The Costume Design teaching professor is responsible for designing several main stage theater and dance productions, mentoring and engaging student assistant designers, teaching formal costume design and costume construction courses, and contributing to the intellectual and artistic life of the university as well as contribute to the diversity of creative voices working on campus. The department's main stage season is composed of 5 plays and 3 dance concerts, along with 7-10 second stage events in multiple venues. For more information, visit http://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu.

The department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Department: https://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/

M.F.A. in Costume Design or relevant degree, or 5 years equivalent professional experience in the specied eld.

College or university-level teaching experience in Theater / Costume Design. Membership in United Scenic Artists Local 829. Regional / LORT Theater Experience.

Preference for candidates who have experience teaching courses that are innovative and have an ability to interest diverse populations of undergraduate students.

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants must provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.