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Wilkes University is seeking applicants for an adjunct faculty position in the Division of Performing Arts as Production Costume Designer and Shop Manager starting August 2025. The Department of Theatre Arts is looking for a highly skilled professional to oversee all aspects of costume design and shop management for our productions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of costume design construction techniques period costuming and comprehensive costume production processes. A strong background in theater production operations supervisory practices and exceptional organizational skills are essential. The role requires effective collaboration with stage directors fellow designers and students demanding patience and creativity tailored to each productions unique requirements.
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This position offers a unique opportunity to blend creative design with leadership within a dynamic theatrical environment. If you are passionate about theater and possess the expertise to inspire and manage a team we invite you to apply.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Depending on the chosen candidates areas of expertise and experience this position could be expanded to teach other theatre courses for additional compensation.
Minimum of a bachelors degree in Theatre or a related field coupled with at least 3 years of professional experience in costume design and construction are required; prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. The review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration please submit your materials by May 5.
Please submit an electronic application which includes a 1 cover letter 2 curriculum vitae and 3 names and contact information for three professional references. Questions should be directed to Director of Theatre Jon Liebetrau at
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability pregnancy sex/gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation marital or family status military or veteran status or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.
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