What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Theatre/Costume Design position at NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY?
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Position Summary
North Greenville University's Theatre Department seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Theatre to teach courses in Costume Design, Costume Construction, Engaging the Arts through Theatre, Theatrical Makeup. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to design and construct costumes for academic performances, supervise and maintain costume shop and inventory, oversee practicum and work study students, and advise theatre majors. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. North Greenville University is a teaching university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
Members of the NGU faculty:
- Are orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ
- Are role models in their piety and ethics
- Maintain active membership in an evangelical congregation
- Mentor students academically and spiritually.
- Are Christian scholars who reflect upon their discipline from the perspective of a biblical worldview.
- Affirm an understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
- Affirm understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the University’s Statement of Human Flourishing.
- Abstain from illegal drugs and beverage alcohol
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach classes as assigned
- Design and/or oversee design of costumes, hair, and makeup for shows
- Maintain costume shop
- Maintain wig and make-up inventory
- General faculty responsibilities including committee assignments
Physical Requirements
- Hearing: Hear well enough to teach classes, interact with students, etc.
- Dexterity: Ability to sew, apply makeup, etc.
- Mobility: Teach classes, pull costumes, move between departments, and attend meetings across campus, etc.
- Talking: Teaching classes, mentor students, etc.
- Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think, concentrate, etc.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is a full-time, nine-month position in the School of the Arts. This faculty member first reports to the Associate Dean who reports to the Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in theatrical design
- Preference will be given to applicants holding a terminal degree
- Professional theatrical costume and make-up design experience
- Experience and a passion for teaching
- Experience other areas of theatre
- Evidence of scholarly potential
- The willingness and ability to mentor students
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
