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Instructor of Theatre - Costume Designer
About the Position:Western Washington University Theatre Department invites applications for a replacement appointment in theatre design with an emphasis in design and costume history.
About the Department:Theatre Arts Position Responsibilities:We seek a teacher/practitioner who will teach introductory and specialized courses in costume design and production, stage makeup, costume history, millinery and who will also supervise student theses in design. Secondary areas in puppetry, costume technology or other theatre design areas are also encouraged. The successful candidate will design for a minimum of one faculty-directed production per ear and mentor student designers of student and faculty-directed productions. Required Qualifications: * M.F.A, Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in Theatre * Minimum of 5 years successful college-level teaching and/or 7 years of professional design experience Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to teach broadly within the discipline * Committed to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment Academic Emphasis:Theatre Arts Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Salary:Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Bargaining Union:United Faculty of Western Washington
Application Instructions and Requested Documents:Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to fully utilize our online application system.
A cover letter and cv are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. You may cut and paste or upload your resume and cover letter as noted on the EASE application.
Applicants must have an application in the vacancy pool to be considered. Other Information:Files will be reviewed starting February 25, 2011 with an anticipated fall, 2011 starting date; optional summer employment is a possibility Job Posted:2/10/2011
Closing Date Notes:Review begins February 25, 2011 Recruitment #:110040
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
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