Assistant Professor, Costume Design, Tenure-Track, UC College-Conservatory of Music

Assistant Professor, Costume Design, Tenure-Track, UC College-Conservatory of MusicThe University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced teacher and professional designer for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Costume, intended to begin January 1, 2027. Salary will be commensurate with credentials. Initial appointment is three (3) years, after which the faculty member is eligible for reappointment. This position is not eligible for H-1B or perm sponsorship.Essential Functions:Teach in-person undergraduate and graduate classes in costume design and wardrobe that reflect current and emerging practices in professional theatre and media.Mentor undergraduate and graduate costume design students on CCM productions, including plays, musicals, operas, and dance productions.Attend and participate in key production meetings and dress rehearsals.Design up to one CCM production annually, depending on the season.Work with existing faculty to recruit undergraduate and graduate students of exceptional promise.Adjudicate annual Board Reviews of all costume students.Work with existing faculty to represent costume students and the costume department in key division processes, including season planning.Maintain regional, national, and international visibility through outside research, design work, and professional activity.Participate in departmental activities including recruitment, committee work, and student advising.Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students.Minimum Requirements:An M.F.A. in Costume Design or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience.Three (3) academic years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.Application Process:Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their materials electronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati's Recruitment site and searching for position 100852. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, a 300 – 500-word statement on Teaching and Pedagogy, links to portfolio showing examples of produced design work and renderings, and three (3) letters of recommendation that address teaching and performative experience. We will not accept DVDs, tapes, or other forms of non-electronic media. References will be requested later in the search process.Compensation and Benefits:UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:Salary Information: $67,000 - $73,000Comprehensive Tuition RemissionRobust Retirement PlansReal Work-Life BalanceAdditional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunitiesTo learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io .