Visiting Instructor & Costume Shop Manager

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Company Description

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,567 students (29% first generation, 17% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,600 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. With an ethnically and diverse population, more than 85 languages are spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description

The Department of Theatre & Dance at Western Kentucky University seeks a Visiting Instructor and Costume Shop Supervisor for a one semester contract, beginning January 10th, 2022, and ending May 15^th, 2022.  The successful candidate will teach 2 classes: Costume Technology and Theatre Appreciation. This individual will also manage the department’s Costume Shop. Duties will include maintenance of costume shop facilities, equipment and supplies, supervision of student employees, lab students, and wardrobe crews, and hands-on patterning, cutting, draping, stitching and fitting as needed to meet production demands and schedules. The department plans to seek approval and funding for continuation of this position in future years.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Costume Technology, Costume Design, Theatre Design or Technology, or a related field. Costume leadership experience in a professional or academic shop (Shop management, Draper, Wardrobe Supervisor, etc.) is also required. Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and climb ladders and stairs.

Additional Information

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Deborah Wilkins, who can be contacted via email at deborah.wilkins@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5396. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU''s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

Application Instructions

Please submit the following to apply:

• Letter of Intent summarizing your experience and qualifications as they relate to the needs of the department
• Curriculum Vita
• Link to digital portfolio or website
• Unofficial transcripts

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Please email materials to Professor of Costume Design, Shura Pollatsek, at shura.pollatsek@wku.edu.