Assistant Professor of Practice, Costume Design & Technology
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Job no: 534052
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Architecture, Arts, and Design
Department: School of Performing Arts
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Performing Arts / Music / Theatre
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 4–6 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 www.sopa.vt.edu.
· MFA in Theatre or equivalent professional experience in costume design and/or fashion.
· Demonstrated expertise in costume design and construction for live performance.
· Experience teaching and mentoring at the university level.
· Proficiency in digital design tools or related secondary areas.
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 candidate's ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community.
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year
40+, evenings & weekends as needed
October 20, 2025; review of submissions will begin on this date and continue until position is filled.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The 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 numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Julie Weaver at juliew19@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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