Visiting Lecturer of Costume Technology and Design

Position Summary

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Theatre invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer of Costume Technology and Design for the academic year . The candidate will work alongside the full-time Costume Shop Manager to provide technical and organizational support for producing costumes for the department’s four‑play production season. The role includes teaching and/or mentoring students in costume production and design, and designing costumes for up to two productions.

The successful applicant will work with students from diverse social, cultural, and class backgrounds and will be expected to apply inclusive, anti‑racist, decolonized, and culturally responsive theatre practices addressing race, class, gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, ability, or religion.

• Provide technical and organizational support for costume production across the department’s season.
• Teach and mentor students in costume design, construction, and technology.
• Design costumes for up to two productions, guiding student involvement in design and construction.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and the Costume Shop Manager to meet production deadlines.

• Terminal degree in theatre or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of creative practice in costume design and technology at the university or professional level.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in all facets of standard costume construction techniques, from patterning to finished garment, and to mentor students in these skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence through teaching, research, or professional practice, with practical experience in anti‑racist or decolonizing theatre‑making practices.

• Consent‑informed fitting experience aligned with the Department Theatrical Intimacy and Instructional Touch Policy.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level or similar classroom experience.
• Technical competency in an additional area of costume production such as millinery, flat patterning, make‑up, dyeing and painting, mask or puppetry, or related craft content.

This full‑time, nine‑month appointment requires teaching and service in line with University and Department workload policy. Salary is $48,000 with a full university benefits package. Renewal may be considered at the Chair’s and Dean’s discretion.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.