Visiting Costume Shop Manager

The Department of Theatre at the University of Evansville (UE) invites applications for a Visiting Costume Shop Manager to join our production faculty and staff. This role is the backbone of our costume department, serving as a pivotal mentor to our students and a key manager of our production operations.

Our program is defined by a conservatory-style training model; we are looking for a candidate who is as passionate about teaching advanced construction techniques as they are about managing the day-to-day excellence of a professional-grade costume shop. If you possess specialized technical expertise and a gift for hands-on mentorship, we invite you to help shape the next generation of theatre professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The Visiting Costume Shop Manager balances academic instruction with intensive production management. Your main duties will include:

• Instructional Leadership: Co-teach Introductory Costume and Makeup (THTR 125), teach Costume Construction (THTR 226), and supervise three sections of Theatre Practicum each semester.
• Experiential Mentorship: Provide intensive, hands-on instruction in advanced construction, fitting procedures, garment alterations, patterning, draping, fabric selection, and shop safety.
• Shop Management: Oversee all costume shop operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, budget oversight, and production scheduling.
• Student Supervision: Mentor and supervise student workers, fostering a professional, educational, and safe shop environment.
• Production Oversight: Manage the logistics of costume storage, rentals, and fabrication, ensuring every production meets the high artistic standards of the Department of Theatre.

Required Qualifications

• Education: MFA in Costume Technology, Costume Design, or a related theatre discipline is preferred.
• Expertise: Proven professional experience in costume shop management.
• Pedagogical Ability: Demonstrated capacity to mentor students in a hands-on learning environment, combining technical expertise with effective teaching strategies.
• Production Management: Experience overseeing budgets, production schedules, and safe shop operations.
• Note: This is a one-year position. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for the long-term, full-time position upon completion of a future search.

Why Join the UE Department of Theatre?

The University of Evansville's Department of Theatre is renowned for its intensive, conservatory-style training. As a member of our production team, you will work closely with dedicated students who are committed to the craft of theatre. You will be supported by a faculty that values interdisciplinary collaboration and artistic innovation, all within a department that remains a cornerstone of the University's vibrant cultural life.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application via the University of Evansville's employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm

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