Assistant Professor – Theatre and Dance – Costume Designer Position Available In Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Assistant Professor

• Theatre and Dance
• Costume Designer
  Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Full-time Education
  Posted on June 17, 2025
  Assistant Professor
• Theatre and Dance
• Costume Designer
  Southeast Missouri State University

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

202500022-01

Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO

Department:

Theatre and Dance

Closing:

Position Summary
Assistant Professor of Costume Designer
The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance
Holland College of Arts & Media
The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position, Assistant Professor of Costume Design, with one additional area of competency

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g., scenic, properties, wigs, painting, lighting, digital media, sound, stage management, beginning August 1, 2025. The candidate will join an energetic 23-person theatre and dance faculty and staff, including the following design faculty: scene designer, costume designer, lighting designer, sound designer, and the following full-time staff: technical director, scene shop supervisor, costume shop supervisor, and front of house staff.
The only university in the state of Missouri with the official mission in the performing arts, Southeast Missouri State University is also a founding member of the Yamaha Schools of Excellence. Dobbins Conservatory has 275 majors and is ranked as the #1 undergraduate theatre program in the state and in the Top 30 musical theatre programs in the nation. The program operates in the outstanding River Campus facilities as part of the Holland College of Arts and Media. The university is accredited by NAST and is home of the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival.
Required Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts degree in any area of theatre design, technical theatre, or related area (Degree must be from regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.)
Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a professional costume designer in a professional and/or higher educational setting
Extensive proven experience with computer software and technology required in costumes and other area of specialization
Demonstrated ability to provide the appropriate pre-production paperwork and materials
Demonstrated ability to fully execute or implement designs
Demonstrated ability to create and ad to production budgets and deadlines without compromising designs
Demonstrated record of success working with and instructing apprentices, interns, or students of all levels
Evidence of excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.
Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline:

The review of applications will begin immediately. The position is available August 1, 2025.

To Apply:

Submit the following items by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the job announcement. You will need to submit the following items for your application to be complete:
Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
Current CV
Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
Names and contact information of three professional references
Link to personal website or online portfolio demonstrating quality work
Additional Information

Department Website:

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.
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