What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor in Theater and Dance (Theatrical Costuming and Design) position at Phillips Academy?
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Posted: 16-Jan-25
Location: Andover, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Categories
Visual/Performing Arts
Salary Details
Commensurate with experience
Preferred Education
Masters
Additional Information
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
The Phillips Academy Theatre and Dance department seeks an instructor in theatrical costuming and design for the 2025/26 academic year. The instructor will work in a highly collaborative department, teaching courses in costume design, introduction to theatre and dance, and other areas as appropriate based on experience. They will also be responsible for designing, facilitating, and executing costumes for all Theatre and Dance department productions (approximately 6-8 per academic year) and maintaining the costume shop and inventory. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience teaching and facilitating costumes in a fast-paced production environment. They will also have the ability to teach and/or design in a second area of theatrical production in addition to costumes.
A minimum of BA/BS or equivalent work experience plus two years teaching experience preferred. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants not only in the academic program but also in the athletics/fitness and residential programs at this boarding school. Master’s degree or higher plus a minimum of three years’ teaching experience preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter (addressed to the Dean of Faculty), résumé, unofficial or official transcripts for higher education, and the contact information for three professional references including one direct supervisor through our application portal. Letters of reference are not required, but can be submitted to this email address: pafac@andover.edu with your full name and the position for which you’re applying noted in the subject line. We are not able to accept other materials by e-mail or anything by regular mail.
Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse residential school committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences learn and grow together. The ideal candidate embraces and supports this commitment. In your cover letter, please explain your experience and/or interest in working in such a school community.
Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
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Phillips Academy is a mission-driven, world-class secondary school educating "youth from every quarter." We are an intentionally diverse community, with visionary leadership, focused on the success of today's students and the future of education.
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Posted: 16-Jan-25
Location: Andover, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Categories
Visual/Performing Arts
Salary Details
Commensurate with experience
Preferred Education
Masters
Additional Information
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
The Phillips Academy Theatre and Dance department seeks an instructor in theatrical costuming and design for the 2025/26 academic year. The instructor will work in a highly collaborative department, teaching courses in costume design, introduction to theatre and dance, and other areas as appropriate based on experience. They will also be responsible for designing, facilitating, and executing costumes for all Theatre and Dance department productions (approximately 6-8 per academic year) and maintaining the costume shop and inventory. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience teaching and facilitating costumes in a fast-paced production environment. They will also have the ability to teach and/or design in a second area of theatrical production in addition to costumes.
A minimum of BA/BS or equivalent work experience plus two years teaching experience preferred. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants not only in the academic program but also in the athletics/fitness and residential programs at this boarding school. Master’s degree or higher plus a minimum of three years’ teaching experience preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter (addressed to the Dean of Faculty), résumé, unofficial or official transcripts for higher education, and the contact information for three professional references including one direct supervisor through our application portal. Letters of reference are not required, but can be submitted to this email address: pafac@andover.edu with your full name and the position for which you’re applying noted in the subject line. We are not able to accept other materials by e-mail or anything by regular mail.
Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse residential school committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences learn and grow together. The ideal candidate embraces and supports this commitment. In your cover letter, please explain your experience and/or interest in working in such a school community.
Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
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About Phillips Academy Andover
Phillips Academy is a mission-driven, world-class secondary school educating "youth from every quarter." We are an intentionally diverse community, with visionary leadership, focused on the success of today's students and the future of education.
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