Lecturer - Costume Design - Music and Theatre at InsideHigherEd

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Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Department of Music and Theatre within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer to teach classes in design and costuming and to annually design costumes for productions in the Theatre Program's season. Additionally, the Lecturer will maintain and manage the UAlbany Theatre Program costume shop and oversee students in that space. The Lecturer also supports the growth of the Theatre Program and provides guidance and mentorship to students in the Theatrical Design and Technology Minor and student designers working on productions.

The Department of Music and Theatre offers a Theatre Program whose curriculum and production work challenges students to work collaboratively, creatively, and inclusively to solve problems, communicate effectively across mediums, and to acquire the skills necessary to become engaged citizens of a changing world. The Program provides students with proficiency in core theatre knowledge and practice, and embody the self-discipline and work ethic necessary to pursue new and evolving opportunities of a life in the arts.

Additionally, the Department of Music and Theatre and the College of Arts and Sciences offers a collaborative and supportive environment. This position emphasizes candidates who pursue excellence in teaching and service at an R1 institution that serves a diverse community and mentors the next generation of performers and artists.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Educating students, mentoring them, and fostering their intellectual development, which includes teaching undergraduate and course preparation and development. Overseeing the Costume Shop and contributing to the Theatre Program's production season.
• Service: Contributing to the governance and functioning of the university, college, and department including participating in admissions, advising, and mentoring students as well as contributing to the program's production season.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Theatre Program Director and/or Chair of Music and Theatre
• May supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of the professional American theatre.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 2 to 5 years of college-level teaching experience.
• Creative practice designing and building costumes in a university and/or professional setting.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to collaborate with faculty, visiting directors, and students
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching both costume design as well as technology.
• Experience overseeing students in a fully equipped costume shop.
• Strong professional network locally and regionally.

Working Environment:

• Typical classroom environment
• Rehearsal room and theatre spaces

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer - Costume Design, A0, $50,000 - $55,000

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Contact information for three references

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A review of applications will start on November 5, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.