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Costume Design Instructor

Position Number: 6527537
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Costume Design Instructor

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $55,577.00 - $61,428.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2500113
Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Theatre and Music Studies
Opening Date: 09/01/2025
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Costume Design Instructor. The Costume Design Instructor will design and build up to two departmental theatre productions per semester and carry a 4/4 (four/four) course load, for eight courses per year, with release for up to two courses each semester for design and build assignments. The courses taught may include Costume Design, History of Fashion, Costume Construction 1 and 2, Stage Make-up, and other theatre classes.

The instructor will supervise, advise, and mentor students in the department, as well as assist in preparation for conference attendance, internships, and other professional situations. The instructor will also maintain and organize the costume shop, dressing rooms, and costume storage. The department houses two theatres (400-seat proscenium, black box with flexible seating), a costume shop, a scene shop, design studio, and various classroom facilities. Instructors are also required to perform service within the department and/or University at large, train student workers, and oversee practicum design students. Instructors are also required to maintain an active program of scholarship and/or creative activity.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:
Teaching (50%)

Teaches 4/4 course load, with up to two course releases per semester for design and build work
Teaches courses in Costume Construction 1 and 2, Stage Makeup, History of Fashion, Costume Design and other theatre classes
Oversees student practicums and capstones, as needed
Engages in experiential and hands-on instruction
Contributes to the educational values of the University and the Department

Service (30%)

Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession
Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives
Attends University events
Advises students
Maintains and organizes costume shop, dressing rooms, and costume storage
Designs, sources, and builds costumes for departmental productions. Execute and deliver designs and deliverables on schedule. Work with design team on costume properties and the maintenance and repair of costumes during the run of the productions
Participates in all tech week preparations and rehearsals as well as all design and production meetings
Works with the producer and director to create, manage, and maintain production schedules, budgeted and actual costs, for costumes
Maintains and organizes costume shop, dressing rooms and costume storage

Scholarship and Creative Activity (20%)

Engages in scholarship and/or creative activity suitable per the University APT guidelines

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA in Costume Design or a related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Minimum of three years of teaching and designing experience in a college or university setting
Excellence in communicating artistic intentions for the costumes and the collaborative choices of the production team in sketches and renderings through professional design portfolio and/or website
Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate rehearsals, performances, auditions, including production load-in, build and strike and other departmental and University activities
Ability to work and collaborate effectively with artists and technicians in a variety of professional and academic settings

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of the related production design areas-projection design, scenic design, lighting design, sound design - as well as knowledge of movement for acting, dance, and stage combat and their related costume requirements
Knowledge of financial management of costume build, acquisitions, and maintenance
Interest in being a vital partner in building the next generation of our program as well as an open and collaborative individual positively engaged in the department's mission and values
Knowledge of the materials and methods of costume construction and design - including rendering, patterning, draping, and garment construction, as well as the ability to use standard tools and equipment for costume construction

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5039477/costume-design-instructor

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