Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Costume Design, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, Theatre Division

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory

Division of Theatre

Job Description

The Conservatory at the University of Missouri – Kansas City invites applications for the position of a full–time, tenure eligible, Assistant Professor of Costume Design beginning Fall 2025.

Principal duties for the Assistant Professor of Costume Design include:

• Teaching, mentoring, and advising students in Costume Design at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• This hire will supervise and mentor students in their design and construction work, to build skills across all Divisions in the Conservatory, including collaborations with Music and Dance.
• This faculty member is expected to maintain or develop a national profile as a professional artist and/or scholar who can connect classroom experiences to professional practice.
• In addition to teaching and creative work, active participation in shared faculty governance and service within the Conservatory, and University is expected.
  
  

The UMKC Conservatory seeks people who will help build the future of education and research in the performing arts. Candidates are encouraged to read the Conservatory’s mission and vision statements here: https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html. We seek faculty who demonstrate a growth mindset, with an understanding that learning is an ongoing process. We seek faculty who believe that art has the power to help us understand ourselves, each other, and our culture while empowering us to move that culture forward. We seek qualified candidates who will engage in work that appeals to, and positively impacts, the global population. They will work strategically in ways that adapt to the opportunities in their regions, and work within frameworks that embrace transdisciplinary possibilities.

This is a tenure-track, full-time, benefit-eligible, nine-month ranked academic appointment. The appointment starts Fall of 2025.

Qualifications

Terminal degree in the field or equivalent professional experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong record of professional work in theatre and/or design for the screen and new media.

We are seeking an individual who can teach all aspects of the costume design process as well as costume history and some aspects of technology.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity

Application Materials

Please complete the application form, application letter highlighting candidate’s qualifications for the position, and curriculum vitae including educational background, previous academic appointments, and artistic credentials. See position posting at UMKC Human Resources website: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/ Search keyword “Costume.”

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 54361and name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin February 17th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Other Information

For more information about the Conservatory, please visit www.conservatory.umkc.edu

Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.