Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre: Resident Costume Designer

Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre: Resident Costume Designer

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for teaching an approved curriculum of introductory through advanced level courses in the Theatre Arts Program with a special focus on costume, set and new media design. The ideal candidate will highlight the use of theatre as a means of self-expression, awareness and discipline, as well as acquainting students to the great works of theatre through his/her teaching.

The new hire will:

• Acquaint students with the great works of theatre through reading and producing them
• Prepare students for professional careers in acting and technology and/or admission to graduate schools
• Convey the skills necessary to promote theatre as a means of enhancing culture and community
• Assist students in developing the skills necessary to participate in global theatre opportunities through studies of histories and cultures of selected people participating in plays, and meetings with dramatists, actors, artists and intellectuals from other countries and cultures.

This is a 9-month tenure-track position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts which are accredited by National Association of Schools of Music ( NASM ), the National Association of Schools of Theatre ( NAST ). The Department has over 297 students (68 in Music, 60 in Theatre and 169 in Visual Arts).

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The successful candidate must hold a terminal degree in Fine Arts, MFA or PhD. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, dedication and passion for teaching, and enjoy working collaboratively and collegially with colleagues.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preference will be given to candidates with more than five years of college teaching experience and professional costume design experience. Candidates should have an established national portfolio of scholarly and creative activity in the theatre arts. In addition to academic and professional experience, affiliation with the Actor’s Equity Association or the Screen Actors Guild is desirable.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre: Resident Costume Designer

Position Number

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Yes

FTE

40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Visual & Performing Arts Dept

Organizational Location

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Visual & Performing Arts Dept

Posting Number

EPA3198

Open Date

09/14/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

August 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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