Assistant or Associate Professor - Costume Design; Theatre

Summary

Denard Haden School of Theatre & Dance at Stephen

F. Austin State University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor of Costume Design, beginning Spring 2026.

• Teaches undergraduate courses in costume design, costume technology, stage makeup, and related areas based on expertise.
• Serves as costume designer for departmental theatre and dance productions.
• Provides artistic leadership and oversight for costume production and long‑term planning of costume shop operations.
• Collaborates closely with the Costume Shop Manager/Lecturer in supporting all departmental productions, including those designed by either faculty member.
• Reviews, develops, and maintains protocols, operational procedures, production paperwork, and organizational systems related to the costume shop, costume production process, and associated student laboratory areas.
• Assists in ensuring safe, efficient, and educationally effective practices within costume and related production spaces.
• Fosters a collegial and collaborative production environment grounded in shared responsibility, communication, mentorship, and student‑centered learning.
• Participates in recruitment, advising, assessment, and service activities within the Denard Haden School of Theatre & Dance.

This is a full‑time, nine‑month, tenure‑track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen

F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

The rank of Associate Professor is held by an individual with a proven record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities. The individual must demonstrate excellence in teaching and excellence in either research/scholarly/creative accomplishments or in service. An individual should have held the rank of Assistant Professor for at least three years.

• Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative…