Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Speech, & Dance (Costume Design)

Position Number

F0A22W

Unit Mission Statement

The Department of Theatre, Speech, and
Dance is committed to preserving, transmitting, and expanding our understanding of these disciplines within the larger context of a liberal
arts education. A hallmark of the department’s mission is the active integration of scholarly and artistic work in both courses and
productions. `The disciplinary relationship between Theatre and Dance offers a unique environment in which to explore and study performance
and production from a multi-disciplinary and collaborative perspective. Students are offered a course of study designed to develop creative
potential, foster inventive thought, and contribute to an appreciation of humankind’s artistic, intellectual, and cultural
heritage.

The Department is committed, through its productions, to providing cultural resources for university and community
audiences, including classical and contemporary works that challenge and interrogate commercial theatre and dance. The disciplines of
Theatre and Dance, because of their ever-evolving nature, are particularly well–equipped to prepare students to be highly responsive in
rapidly changing environments both within and outside of these disciplines.

Position Summary

The
Department of Theatre and Dance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a two-year,
non-tenure track instructional Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre and Dance specializing in Costume Design that will begin
August 10, 2024.

We seek an individual with expertise in costume design for theatre and dance, costume construction,
costume crafts and related fabrication, hair and make-up design, and history/period style in fashion and attire, (expertise in costume for
film encouraged but not required). The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching
load.

Required Qualifications

An MFA degree in Costume Design or a related field at time of appointment
is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience at the university level and industry
design experience preferred.

Special Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching
interests that describes how your scholarly work informs your approach to teaching and mentoring as well as your philosophy of the function
of costume design in a liberal arts college. Please submit a portfolio of your work or a link to your online portfolio. A diversity
statement is not required. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and
welcoming climate for learners/artists/scholars in Theatre and Dance in any of the aforementioned required documents. You will be prompted
to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a
letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, April 23, 2024.
Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in
the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/tsd/.

EEO Statement

William & Mary values diversity and invites
applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
with disabilities.