Department of Theatre, Television Film Costume Design Lecturer Pool

Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Costume Design Lecturer Pool

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film in the College of Professional at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool in Costume Design and Technology for Stage and Screen.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in costume design and/or costume technology. Courses may include Costume Design, Costume Technology, Rendering, Costume History, and/or mentoring of student designers, depending on the candidates' strengths and specialties.

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and end late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Criteria

• Graduate degree in any relevant areas of Theatre, Television, Film and New Media Production
• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience in costume design and/or technology
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in costume design related fields
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Expertise in costume design for state and/or screen
• Knowledge of Period Styles and the History of Dress, from Ancient history to the Present Day
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)
• Active links, portfolios and websites demonstrating professional work and experience

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Inquiries
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For application inquiries, please email the Director of the School of Theatre, Television, & Film (TTF) Stephen Brotebeck at sbrotebeck or the Head of Design and Technology for TTF Denitsa Bliznakova at Dbliznak@sdsu.

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The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed…