Assistant or Associate Professor – Costume Design; Theatre

Closing Date:10/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

The 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.

Assistant Professor:

• Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.
• Demonstrated capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

Associate Professor:

• Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.
• Proven record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities.
• Excellence in teaching and in either research/scholarly/creative accomplishments or service.
• Minimum of three years at the rank of Assistant Professor.

• Performs an equivalent of twenty‑four teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
• Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
• Provides services to the university and the profession.
• Participates in promotion review of lower‑ranked faculty members within the department.
• When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
• May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.

• May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
• May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
• May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
• May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
• May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assistant Professor:

• 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 accomplishments and service.
• Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work…