Posting Number
FAC00104PO21
Advertised Title
Instructor - Costume & Costume Shop Supervisor
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Theatre and Dance
Advertised Salary Range
$42,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Professional Track
Job Search Category
Faculty
About UofSC
About University of South Carolina
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina invites applications for one full-time, professional track instructor position in the Department of Theatre and Dance to begin January 2022. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
The Costume Shop Supervisor is responsible for the technical execution of the costumes for department productions; the supervision of undergraduate students assigned in the costume laboratory course; supervision and training of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as other employees, working in the Costume Shop. This position provides essential administrative support for Costume Shop operations.
Responsibilities include teaching a 2/2 course load per semester, supervising and participating in costume construction, and managing Costume Shop operations under the direction of the Chair and the senior tenure-track Costume Design Professor. Support for costume shop operations includes, but is not limited to, coordinating, scheduling and supervising of costume fittings, ordering and maintaining material supplies, equipment, facilities and our expansive collection of costumes. Hiring and supervision of staff to meet production needs is also a duty of this position.
Courses normally assigned include, but are not limited to, THEA 123: Costume Studio Lab, THEA 252: Costume Construction for the Stage, THEA 552: Stage Costume Drafting and Drawing, THEA 558: Draping for Modern Silhouette, THEA 599: Period Patterning, and THEA 599: Costume Construction for the Performer.
Required Education and Experience
MFA in Theatre Costume Design/Technology or commensurate professional costume experience. Essential understanding of historical/ period costume, pattern development, drafting, draping, cutting, stitching and tailoring techniques. Applicants must have experience working with guest artists and actors, proven managerial skills, adeptness working with student/ non-professional design/technical crews, and the ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment. Experience working in high stress environment with multiple projects and the ability to work within budget or financial guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as costume shop supervisor at the collegiate or professional level. Expertise in fiscal, and personnel management.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
01/01/2022
Job Open Date
08/18/2021
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Required application documents: -Cover letter describing teaching interests, experiences, and abilities -Curriculum vita or resume -Contact information for three referees -A minimum of 10 digital images or link to online portfolio showcasing both detailed patterning and draping examples - Additional materials may be requested at a later date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021. Please contact Jennifer Deckert ( jdeckert@mailbox.sc.edu ), Search Committee Chair, for questions or further information.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/104173
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Other Supporting Documents
Media File
List of References and Contact Information