Instructional Assistant Professor of Costume Design

Department:

Job Summary:

This full-time, nine-month position requires a terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience in costume design, make-up design and costume technology. Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, work well with undergraduate students and exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills.

Job Description:

The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Technology beginning August 10, 2026. This full-time, nine-month position requires a terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience in costume design, make-up design and costume technology. Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, work well with undergraduate students and exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills. The Department of Theatre & Film currently enrolls 120 majors with 30 full time faculty and offers a BA in Theatre Arts and BFA in Theatre Arts emphases in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design & Theatre Production, as well as a BFA in Film Production. The University of Mississippi, which has been consistently recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in Oxford, MS, ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns”.

Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and a Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu.

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Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.