Theatre and Dance (Costuming), Coordinator-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
United States, Tennessee, TBA
Posted on: June 18, 2025
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Description:
Job Title
Theatre and Dance (Costuming), Coordinator-Track Faculty
Department
Theatre and Dance
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a coordinator-track faculty position (#130410) in costuming at the rank of instructor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, teaching studio and academic courses such as Introduction to Costumes, Makeup Techniques, and Theatre Appreciation; supervising student designers/technologists for six main-stage theatre and dance productions annually; serving as a cutter for departmental productions; and coordinating and overseeing the execution of all MTSU Theatre and Dance costume and makeup needs.
Required Education
A master's degree in theatre or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. A bachelor's degree in theatre or a closely related field with two (2) years of directly related industry experience in costuming may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
Other Desirables
Applicants with previous university teaching experience in costuming and those with a secondary focus in makeup/wigs, or a closely related area will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy at the time of online application.
NOTE: Applicants must also provide a link(s) to an online portfolio or a PDF of production work when applying. This may be accomplished by providing a link(s) either in their curriculum vitae or in a document attached as "Other Document 1." The link(s) must be active and working at the time of application submission and remain so until the search is complete.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at [email protected].
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Artistic Discipline:
Theater, Dance
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Tennessee,
TBA
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