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Title: Assistant Professor (Costume Design)

Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: FA 01

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: School of Comm, Media, Theater Arts

Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Eastern Michigan University?s (EMU) School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts (CMTA) is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position will primarily teach in the Entertainment Design & Technology (ED&T) program with potential to teach classes in related areas within the School, such as Theatre and/or Arts and Entertainment Management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
? Teaching 2-3 classes per semester (12-credits per semester teaching load)
? Designing costumes (typically including hair and make-up) for 1-2 shows per semester (counted towards teaching load)
? Maintaining an active teaching, scholarship / creative activity, and service agenda
? Closely mentoring student costume designers as the opportunities arise (including but not limited to students designing mainstage shows and touring shows)
? Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules.
? Academic advising for students towards a 4-year graduation goal within the Theatre and/or ED&T degrees
? Though the primary responsibility is costume design, those with other areas of specialization might have the opportunity to design / mentor in other areas, as appropriate
? Collaborating closely with the Costume Shop Manager and other Designers.
? Assisting in the costume shop with the build of two mainstage shows per semester

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have an MFA (or suitable terminal degree)in costume design or a related design discipline with significant professional experience in costume design. In addition, the candidate should have experience teaching at the university level and mentoring student designers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of significant achievement in professional creative work, successful teaching / scholarship, and /or those actively involved in professional organizations such as USITT / LDI / KC-ACTF, etc.

Special Instructions:

All applications must be made online through EMU?s application portal (https://careers.emich.edu/)
Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration:
? Cover letter that speaks to interest in the position, qualifications, and commitment to / evidence of supporting an inclusive academic environment
? Teaching philosophy / approach
? Curriculum Vitae
? Link to / upload of design portfolio
? Names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin Fall of 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The Search Committee chair is Phil Simmons. If interested, please contact Phil at psimmon2@emich.edu.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

About Eastern Michigan University

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.

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