Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance - Costume Design

Job Duties

The Theatre and Dance Department at Bucknell University seeks a five-month sabbatical replacement of Visiting Assistant Professor in Costume Design for the spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year, in an undergraduate program with a long history of strong production values. Responsibilities include designing costumes for one dance concert (which consists of seven dances of different styles from guest choreographers, faculty choreographers and student choreographers); coordinating costumes for one theatre showcase production with assistance from the costume studio; collaborating with costume staff (studio manager and assistant costumer); and teaching Costume Design and a Special Topics course (in candidate’s area of specialization).

Department of Theatre and Dance

Facilities include 490 seat proscenium theatre and flexible theatre space. Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs.

Qualifications

• Hold an MFA in Costume Design (or a terminal degree equivalent with costume design experience)
• Have prior teaching experience at a college level
• Dance costume design is preferred

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Benefits Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance optionsAn outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentivesA myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD