Lecturer I or Assistant Professor in Practice/Costume Designer/Shop Manager - Theatre

SUMMARY This is an open-rank, non-tenure-track, nine-month facultyappointment at the rank of Lecturer I or Assistant Professor InPractice, with rank determined by the successful candidate’squalifications and professional experience. Summer employmentopportunities may be available for additional compensation based onprogrammatic needs. The anticipated salary range for the nine-month appointment is$45,000–$55,000, commensurate with qualifications, professionalexperience, and rank at the time of appointment. The position carries a workload equivalent to a 5/5 teaching load,with appropriate course reassignment provided for Costume Shopmanagement responsibilities and design assignments within theSchool’s mainstage production season. The successful candidate willtypically serve as Costume Designer for one mainstage productioneach semester (Fall and Spring). Teaching responsibilities will include courses servingbeginning-level students in costume construction and costumedesign, as well as additional courses related to the successfulcandidate’s areas of expertise. These may include stage makeup,hair and wig design/construction, costume crafts, advanced costumeconstruction or design, or other related areas that support theSchool’s curriculum and production program. Teaching assignmentsmay also include mentorship of student designers andtechnicians. Costume Shop management responsibilities include, but are notlimited to: Managing and maintaining the Costume Shop, costume stock,equipment, supplies, and related production resources. Supervising, mentoring, and training students engaged incostume construction, alterations, crafts, wardrobe, and otherproduction processes. Establishing and maintaining safe and effective Costume Shoppractices and procedures. Managing production budgets and purchasing for assigned costumeareas and productions. Coordinating costume construction and production schedules incollaboration with faculty, staff, guest artists, directors,designers, and student production teams. Supporting the preparation, organization, maintenance, andrestoration of costumes throughout the production process. Mentoring students in professional costume design,construction, shop, and production practices; and contributing tothe overall operation of the School of Theatre and Dance’sproduction program. The position combines teaching, professional design, studentmentorship, and Costume Shop leadership. Specific teachingassignments and workload distribution may vary based on the needsof the school and the qualifications and areas of expertise of thesuccessful candidate. JOB DESCRIPTION Lecturer I: This is a full-time, nine-month, faculty position responsible forteaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limitedsupervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment. Assistant Professor In Practice: This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty positionin a professional experience program. Works under limitedsupervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head. QUALIFICATIONS Lecturer I: Master’s degree in the field in which the individual will beteaching is required. Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level,through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching atthe university level is preferred. Assistant Professor In Practice: The AssistantProfessor in Practice will be a successful and effectiveprofessional in the discipline. A terminal or professional degreemay be presented, but is not required, to support the requirementsfor consideration. Education requirements will be relative toposition, professional experience and qualifications. Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level,through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching atthe university level is preferred. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Lecturer I Performs an equivalent of thirty teaching load credits (TLC)for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teachingload through reassignment of duties is possible under certaincircumstances. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such asindependent studies, internships, and advising. Assistant Professor In Practice: Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduatestudents. Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC)during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching loadthrough reassignment of duties is possible under certaincircumstances. Complies, administers, and grades examinations. Provides services to the university and the profession. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such asindependent studies, internships and advising. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Lecturer I Provides services to the university and the profession andengages in research/scholarly/creative activities. May supervise the work of student and/or graduateassistants. May serve on departmental, college, and universitycommittees. Performs other related duties as assigned. Assistant Professor In Practice: May supervise the work of student and/or graduateassistants. May serve on departmental, college, and universitycommittees. Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, andabilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individualcan perform the essential functions of the job, with or withoutreasonable accommodation. Lecturer I Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which theindividual will be teaching. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduatestudents. Ability to work within a collaborative facultyenvironment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and writtenform. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. Assistant Professor In Practice: Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field inwhich the individual will be teaching . Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduatestudents. Ability to work within a collaborative facultyenvironment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and writtenform. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Safety Statement Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential foraccidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safeworking environment. Employees will be responsible for completingassigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations willinclude safe job performance. 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