Title: Assistant Professor/Costume Designer

Application Review Date: 11/16/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

Duties include, but are not limited to: teaching design/technical theatre classes, theatre appreciation, makeup, advanced makeup, basic sewing for stagecraft class, supervision of the shop manager and work-study students, as well as designing costumes and mentoring student designers for departmental productions.

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree/MFA in Costume Design or an MFA in Design with an emphasis on Costume Design. Proven experience in undergraduate teaching, costume construction, including period construction, makeup, wig/hair, and wardrobe.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to candidates with additional expertise in other areas of theatre/entertainment design; experience in mentoring student designers is desired; and/or knowledge of online course delivery is desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Include with your application a Cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and sample syllabi
Digital portfolio or a link to portfolio website, and Names and phone numbers of three references

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Months per Year: 9

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Academic Year

Department: Theatre, Dept of

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Richard E Dunham

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5012

Department Contact Email: rdunham6@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.