Assistant Professor of Practice, Costume Design & Technology
Assistant Professor of Practice, Costume Design & Technology
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$ 60000 - 70000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Theatre program in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Costume Design and Technology to join the faculty in August 2026. We seek a skilled and dedicated theatre artist with a strong foundation in costume design and technology to contribute meaningfully to our undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence collaborative practice and preparing students for a range of professional pathways in the performing arts and related industries.
Responsibilities Include:
Teaching undergraduate courses in costume design construction and related technologies.
Mentoring graduate students enrolled in the MFA program in Costume Design and Technology.
Designing or supervising costume design for 46 productions annually including full-scale and workshop performances.
Collaborating with faculty across the School of Performing Arts and the School of Design particularly with colleagues in Fashion Merchandising and Design.
Supporting student development through practical training portfolio preparation and guidance toward career opportunities in theatre film television fashion and other creative sectors.
About the School of Performing Arts
The School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech houses programs in Music Theatre and Cinema. Our Theatre program produces a robust season of performances each year offering students hands-on experience in all aspects of production. Faculty work collaboratively across disciplines and are committed to fostering student success through rigorous training and professional engagement. More information about the Theatre program and the School of Performing Arts can be found at .
Required Qualifications
MFA in Theatre or equivalent professional experience in costume design and/or fashion.
Demonstrated expertise in costume design and construction for live performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching and mentoring at the university level.
Proficiency in digital design tools or related secondary areas.
Submission Materials
For full consideration interested applicants are required to submit the following:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio of design work
- Contact information for three professional references and
- A one-page personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidates ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range is $60000 - $70000 per year
Hours per week
40 evenings & weekends as needed
Review Date
October 20 2025; review of submissions will begin on this date and continue until position is filled.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
