The Department of Theater & Performance Studies (TPS) at Occidental College seeks a highly collaborative Resident Assistant Professor of Costume Design, beginning August 16, 2025. This role requires an MFA in Costume Design/Technology or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities include designing or supervising costumes for three mainstage productions annually, teaching 2-3 courses in costume design, construction, stage makeup, and period styles. The successful candidate will train students in costume production, manage costume shop operations, maintain costume equipment, and oversee materials within production budgets. Additional responsibilities include mentoring student designers, serving on senior project committees, and participating in department events and faculty meetings.
Occidental College values a holistic approach to theater education, using performances as dynamic extensions of classroom learning. Located in Los Angeles, Occidental faculty benefit from rich community engagement, incorporating fieldwork and partnerships with local cultural institutions. As a small, community-focused college, Occidental fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, undergraduate research, and close faculty-student mentorship.
We seek an innovative educator and practitioner committed to excellence to join TPS to inspire students and contribute to a rigorous and creative program in Theater & Performance Studies. Apply here by January 21, 2025
How to Apply
To be assured full consideration, your application materials must be received by midnight Eastern time (9:00PM PST) on January 21, 2025.
Applicants must submit a complete application package to INTERFOLIO and can address questions to theatersearch@oxy.edu.
A complete application includes all of the following:
- 2-3pg Cover Letter in which you describe the education, experience, and/or skills you possess that are relevant to the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Include in the letter a teaching statement (1 paragraph) that addresses your approach to the studio and advancing equitable opportunities, an artist statement (1-2 paragraphs) addressing your goals and approach to your design work, and a statement on collaboration (1 paragraph).
- Curriculum Vitae
- Link to an online portfolio that includes professional costume design work for scripted theater and, if applicable, costume design in an academic setting
- A list of 3 references and contact information