Adjunct Instructor in Costume Design

George Fox University announces a part-time, adjunct position in Performing Arts with a specialization in costume design for fall semester (begins August) 2020. The successful candidate will have expertise and experience as a practitioner of costume design, and teach the following costume design course:

THEA 380: Costume Design: 3 hours. A study of the elements and principles of costume design for the theatre. Students will develop skills in play analysis for costuming, basic rendering skills and period research. The class will include an introduction to the various media used in communicating a costume design concept. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: THEA 130 Stagecraft or instructor's permission.

Program / Department Mission & Vision:

• Mission: to love, inspire and challenge our communities through the power of stories.
• Vision:to celebrate the unique God-given gifts and perspectives each person brings to the world while courageously exploring the tensions within faith, art and culture.

 Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA) in a relevant field required. Exceptions will be made for candidates with professional costume design experience in the theatre and film industries.
• Strong technical skills in figure drawing, gesture drawing, watercolor technique and rendering.
• Strong script analysis skills, and the ability to use those skills to create high quality design concepts.
• Ability to teach the principles and elements of design as they relate to costume design.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
• All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Application Procedures -  kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Faith and learning essay*

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

*INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries)

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