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Drake University Adjunct Instructor of Costuming - 200095 in Des Moines, Iowa
Title: Adjunct Instructor of Costuming - 200095
Position Number: 200095
Unit/Department: Theater Arts
FTE: Full-time/Temporary (Spring Semester 2025)
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Department Summary:
This position resides within Drake University's College of Arts & Sciences, School of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre Arts.
The Department's mission is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve success as theatre artists and working professionals. To that end, the curriculum fosters understanding and appreciation for all aspects of theatre utilizing collaborative and experiential learning methods. Our faculty strive to assure our students apply knowledge and demonstrate skills acquired in the classroom in the creation of theatrical productions throughout the academic year.
This mission isn’t simply a statement, it’s a philosophy and a guiding principle of the way we teach the art and craft of theatre at Drake.
The Department is comprised of seven full-time faculty as well as teaching associates, artists and adjunct instructors.
The Department offers the BA degree in Theatre as well as BFA degrees in: Acting, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre and Theatre Education. In addition, we offer academic minors in: Design/Technology, Directing, Musical Theatre and Theatre.
Our student-body is made up of approximately 100 theatre majors and minors. The Department mounts 6 productions each year as part of our Main Stage Season.
Learn more about what we do at: https://www.drake.edu/theatre/ .
Job Summary:
This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities centered on costume design and construction.
1.) This faculty member will teach two courses. Course #1, THEA030 Costuming meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30-10:45, capped at 12 students. This course also includes a Costuming Lab (THEA030L) that meets Monday through Friday from 3pm-5pm capped at 12 students. Course #2 THEA184 Costume Design meets Monday/Wednesday from 12:30-1:45, capped at 12 students.
2.) In addition to teaching, this faculty member will be responsible for designing costumes for the Department of Theatre Arts Spring 2025 musical. Performances will run April 3-5, 2025. Design work entails research and analysis of period and location, rendering designs and overseeing their construction in consultation with the director, as well as attending production meetings and technical rehearsals as part of the larger production team for the show.
3.) The last component of this position is supervision of the Costume Studio. The studio is open Monday through Friday from 3pm-5pm. Students in the THEA030 class use the space to complete course related work. This is also the space where costumes for all Main Stage productions are built and/or maintained with the assistance of 5 work-study students. The supervisor is responsible for overseeing student costume design and construction work, as well as maintaining costume equipment and inventory.
The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A BFA in Theatre Design/Technology
• Specific training/experience designing costumes and teaching costuming related courses
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the online application through Drake's job board and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume.
Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.
Have Questions?
Question about the application process, working on the Drake campus, reasonable accommodations, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu .
All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization to work in the United States.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of candidates will begin in immediately and continue until the position is filled.