General Information

Position Number 005101 Working Title Assistant Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty College Col of Arts & Architecture (Col) Department Theatre Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department
The primary mission of the department is to teach the study and practice of Theatre.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates Description of Work
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly collaborative artist/scholar who has expertise in a variety of contemporary approaches to design. The successful candidate will have a 3/2 teaching load typically comprising course delivery - such as Costume Design, Visual Period Styles for Theatre, Stage Makeup, Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre, and other related theatre courses, and design in the departmental season. The candidate is expected to participate in departmental service and governance, to maintain a profile in the performing arts industry, engage in ongoing creative and/or scholarly research, and /or to produce a record of publication commensurate with a tenure-eligible assistant professor at a research institute.
Minimum Experience/Education
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Experience with a variety of costume design styles, including but not limited to period drama, contemporary theatre, dance, and opera productions. The ability to teach, direct and supervise a variety of costume design related classes. Writing and securing grant applications. Demonstrated artistry in research, rendering and production. The capacity to work collaboratively with faculty and mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds
Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Special Notes to Applicants
Applicants should apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu . Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach the following:
• Cover letter addressing this position
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned
• (3) Three original letters of reference addressing this specific position (emailed or mailed from original source)
• 3-5 select examples from professional design portfolio

Address to Costume Design Search Committee, Department of Theatre. Screening of applicants will begin January 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

As an affirmative action, equal opportunity and an ADVANCE Institution, UNC Charlotte is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

For more information, please visit our website: https://coaa.charlotte.edu/theatre
Email Address or Physical Address for letters of reference d.m.fillmore@charlotte.edu OR

Chair, Costume Search Committee

Department of Theatre

Robinson Hall, Room 363

UNC Charlotte

9201 University City Boulevard

Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
Job Open Date 10/31/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 01/08/2024 Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024 If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date Contact Information