Instructor (Non-Renewable) - Costume Design

Job Title

Instructor (Non-Renewable) - Costume Design

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Theatre

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Theatre is seeking faculty for a 9 month Ad-Interim Professor of Costume Design. This position will begin Fall 2026. Faculty at East Texas A & M University are required to work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and master level courses in Costume Design.
• Design for productions (as assigned)
• Advise students;
• Prepare syllabi;
• Update course materials;
• Develop curriculum;
• Deliver instruction both online and on any of the university campuses. Instructional duties may include teaching during the day, in the evening, or on Saturday.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Provide service to the department, college, university and public schools, and community;
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design. A minimum of 18 hours in Theatre from an accredited university is required.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Extensive experience in costume design and general theatre. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: none.
• Physical Requirements: none.
• Other Requirements: none.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Masters of Fine Arts Candidates that are ABD will be considered but degree must be conferred on or before January 1st for Spring appointments and on or before August 1st for Fall appointments. University level teaching experience. Professional design experience. Online teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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