Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology

At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via the application portal with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

Department

Department Dramatic Art - 310200

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/01/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 11/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Hours per week 40

FTE

FTE 1

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

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-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. Play Makers Repertory Company ( LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship, between the Department of Dramatic Art and Play Makers Repertory Company, builds upon a more than one-hundred-year legacy.

The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of theatre, its literature, and its history.

Position Summary

The Department of Dramatic Art at UNC
-Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor in Costume Technology (non-tenure track, fixed-term). The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load (six courses annually), with primary responsibility for teaching draping and pattern making, and lab courses in our MFA Costume Production program. This position will mentor the MFA students, support Play Makers during production hours in the costume shop ( DRAM 790-796), act as a liaison for KTC student designers as well as teach one undergraduate course to be determined by the MFA program Head and Chair.

In addition to teaching, the candidate may have the opportunity to work with Play Makers Repertory company and/or the Kenan Theatre Company in your area of specialization.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) in Costume Production or related discipline and have at least three years of teaching experience at the university, college, or professional level. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in costume production and related practices, along with strong skills in communication, collaboration, and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and…