Position: Assistant Professor of Theatre/Costume Design
Department: Music and Performing Arts
Date Posted: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description
Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University as a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, provide an entire range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically, black universities in the world, Hampton University as a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. The department of music and performing arts at Hampton University, which houses the BA in Music (Performance and Music Education Pre-Certification), BS in Music Technology, BS, in Audio Production, BA in Theatre (Performance and Technical Theatre) is seeking to fill a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be committed to teaching undergraduate courses, such as a Costume and Make up Design, Stagecraft, Theatre, Humanities, Communications, and other discipline related topics. The individual will oversee the costume shop, costume storage, dressing rooms, and costume design program. Additionally, successful candidates are expected to advertise Music and Performing Arts majors and hold office hours. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the scholarly advancement of the department through a productive research agenda that includes grantsmanship. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to the progress of the Music and Performing Arts Department, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and the university, through service activities and will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified candidate must have an earned Master’s degree in custom design, or closely related field from an accredited university. Experience in and evidence of successful teaching in a university setting is preferred. Demonstrated achievement as a costume designer through a portfolio that documents, professional activity, and productions. Proficiency and teaching costume design, make up design, and practical skills in theater. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated experience and research/creative, productivity, and grantsmanship. Although there is an expectation of hiring at the assistant professor rank, we will consider filling the position at a higher rank depending upon the qualifications of the applicant. Rank and compensation are commensurate with the credentials and experience.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a completed application for faculty employment, a cover letter specifically addressing suitability for the position, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research/creative, productivity, interest, recent, teaching evaluations, three professional letters of reference with contact information and an official transcript from the institution awarding the highest degree. Applications must be emailed to each of the following:
Dr. Linda Malone-Colon, Dean
School of Liberal Arts and Education
Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey Way
Hampton, VA 23668
linda.malone-colon@hamptonu.edu
Dr. Demarr Woods, Chair
Department of Music and Performing Arts
Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey Way
Hampton, VA 23668
demarr.woods@hamptonu.edu