Upstate New York HERC

Summary:

The Theater Department at Skidmore College invites applications for an assistant or associate professor of Costume Design. 

This position will design in our production season, teach costume design and construction at all levels, mentor students in design projects, and teach required and elective courses in the BS curriculum across areas (Intro to Theater, Intro to Design, Special Topics Courses, etc.). Candidates should be prepared to work closely with the costume shop manager and student crews and employees to realize productions.  The department is particularly interested in candidates who bring a secondary area of expertise or interest in production, management or technology. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency in teaching, production, student mentoring, and the profession.  A candidate approved at the rank of Associate Professor must undergo tenure review at Skidmore. 

In the Theater Department at Skidmore College, we are committed to building creative, dynamic, and inclusive processes that celebrate and respect individual differences and diversity, including but not limited to differences of race, national origin, ethnic origin, language, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, legal status, and disability. We are a pre-professional, Bachelor of Science degree program that offers students the opportunity to pursue the serious study of theater within a liberal arts setting. We seek a colleague excited to contribute to these values. 

Requirements:  terminal degree (e.g., MFA, PhD); experiences working with undergraduates; professional experience.

Position will remain open until filled, but for best consideration, applicants should submit materials by November 1, 2023.  All materials must be submitted through the Skidmore application system: http://jobs.skidmore.edu.  If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5800.

Complete applications will include: a cover letter that clearly articulates qualifications for and interest in the position, department, and college; a CV; a one-page teaching statement; a one-page statement that specifically addresses how equity, diversity, inclusion and cultural competency inform your creative/scholarly work and teaching; a sample or brief portfolio of creative or design work; and names and contact information for three references. Consideration of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. 

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $110,000

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.


• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.


• Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).


• Unique applicable skills.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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