Director of MFA Costume Design / Open Rank Faculty, 9 Month Salaried - FSU School of Theatre

Full Time • $75,000-78,000

FSU School of Theatre - Tallahassee, FL
https://theatre.fsu.edu

Description

The School of Theatre at Florida State University seeks a full-time nine-month, tenure-track open rank faculty position in Costume Design beginning August 2027. We seek a dynamic and visionary artist-scholar to advance our graduate costume design program, mentor students, and engage in creative and research activities that elevate the School of Theatre's profile.

·       Teaching: Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, which may include costume design, costume rendering, and costume history.

·       Creative/Research Activity: Maintain an active schedule of creative work and/or research in costume design.

·       Service: This position requires active departmental participation, including curriculum development, recruitment, student advising, and season planning.

·       Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty and staff from both the school and the university on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives. Connect with industry professionals and maintain ties with the broader costume design community.

·       Communication: The applicant must be able to communicate effectively with costume graduate and undergraduate students and collaborate successfully with directors, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications:

·       MFA in Costume Design or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

·       Advanced expertise in rendering, costume design, and computer rendering

·       Knowledge of historical period costume

·       Experience in millinery construction, fabric modification, and costume crafts

·       Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.

·       A strong portfolio of professional costume design work at a national level.

·       Evidence of ongoing creative or scholarly activity.

·       A record of successful collaboration in academic or professional settings.

Applicant Review will begin November 30, 2026, and continue until filled.

For more information, and to apply, please visit jobs.fsu.edu and search for job opening ID number 63713.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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