Theatre/Costume Construction Faculty

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. 

ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Position Summary: Full-time faculty position to begin in Fall 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA degree in Theatre or the Performing Arts or MA with significant professional experience or equivalent

  • Concentration in Costume Technology preferred

• Established professional career as a theatre artist.  

• Evidence of continued creative work

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting as well as the ability to multi-task between multiple productions and deadlines

• Knowledge and practice in standard costume construction methods, historical pattern development, historical tailoring, costume alterations and fitting techniques, knowledge of textiles and  other materials, craftwork, dye techniques, drafting and draping patterns, pattern alterations, costume care/washing wigs, and makeup

• Experience in budgets, purchasing, and organization

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching

• Must be willing to work positively and contribute within the already established Gainesville Theatre Alliance

• Priority is given to those with an MFA in Costume Technology

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• The load is 12 credits per semester

• Work in unison with the Costume Shop Supervisor

  • Daily coordination of the shop operations and activities in support of the professional training and educational mission

  • Supervise Costume Shop work study students and help train them in the production of costumes while pushing them into professional-level training

  • Facilitate the maintenance of all costume shop equipment and work areas

  • Help keep inventory and ordering of shop supplies, as well as maintain all costume spaces in clean and working order

  • Work with Guest Artists from various areas of the country

  • Assist with the organization and tracking of all costume receipts and budgets  

  • Read scripts, attend design meetings, attend production meetings,  run work calls,  run strikes, attend Tech Watch, and supervise the Wardrobe Crew training and  work during tech week.  Divide this work with the Costume Shop Supervisor

• Teach undergraduate courses as assigned; may include but not limited to Script Analysis, Capstone, Theatre History, Period Styles for Designers, and other lecture theatre courses.  Will be assigned 6 credits of lecture per semester and 6 credits of Practicum (costume shop) per semester

• Recruit for the Theatre Department programs and  Brenau.  Collaborate with Admissions and Financial Aid to set the Theatre Talent Scholarship amounts for the recruited students whom you admit.  May advise students to register for courses.  Collaborate and assist with the joint Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) audition events.  Travel may be involved in recruitment and conferences

• Serves on committees and/or conducts other university service responsibilities.  Volunteer to serve on GTA committees as needed.

• Maintain professional standing

• Leadership role of 1 per academic year (examples: Dramaturgy or HMU Design) as needed.  Receives up to 3 credits of reassigned  time for the semester the show is produced or a leadership position is needed.  If not applied, pick up 3 credit hours of classes.  This is determined by the Artistic Director and the Associate Artistic Director of GTA

• Support fellow faculty members, including those within the Gainesville Theatre Alliance structure

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings with both Brenau and Gainesville Theatre Alliance

• May need to attend Tech for productions and help with Wardrobe Crew training

• Other duties as assigned by the Chair

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Work Hours:
37.5 hours per week.  Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department.  

Appointment Length:

10 months 

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee.  Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Payroll Status:  
Salary - Exempt (paid bi-weekly)

Campus Designation:

This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Georgia.

Remote Work Available: 

No

Travel Requirements:   

• Recruitment travel

• As needed between campuses

• Travel between Brenau, East Campus Brenau, and UNG Gainesville will occur

Benefits:
Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category. Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, Your Finances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/. 

Special Requirements:
Brenau University conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may be performed at different times throughout employment. (1) Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. To maintain employment, individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random background checks. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles. (2) Credit Checks: required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards or as otherwise required. (3) Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added to job responsibilities. To be approved for university travel, employees must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years old, have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license, and have and maintain a good driving record. As a condition of employment, employees must report any arrest (within five days of its occurrence) to the Office of Human Resources, including traffic violations for those listed on our auto insurance policy.  Disclosure of subsequent legal action (conviction, dismissal of charges, etc.) must also be reported to the Office of Human Resources. It will be evaluated considering continued employment with the immediate supervisor. (4) Drug Screening: pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions. Random drug screens are also performed on those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

Additional Requirements:
N/A

Licensure Requirements:
Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, “Credentials”) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee’s employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee’s employment.