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Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)

Salary: $35,803 (10 month, college-year appointment)

Perform the duties of the costume construction specialist, which include teaching practica students construction, constructing costumes, and creating supporting paperwork for the four to six mainstage season, under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager and the Costume Designer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise preparation of patterns, fabrics, costumes, accessories and props necessary for review by Costume Designer for all Main Stage Productions.
• Construct, alter and maintain costumes as needed for theater department productions in collaboration with the Costume Designer and Director of the production.
• Supervise graduate assistants and student workers in all aspects of costume construction while constructing costumes and guiding related processes in the execution of theater department productions.
• Co-teach students wardrobe and supervise student wardrobe functions prior to and during dress rehearsals and performances.
• Teach one class per year in Costume Construction.
• Help maintain costume shop tools, facilities and related work spaces and guide students to do the same.
• Guide students in the maintenance of two stock rooms - organizing, tagging, replacing stock as it is used and returned.
• For departmental student productions, consult with student designers in the development and execution of the costume design.
• Assist Costume Designer and Shop Supervisor with evaluation of students at the end of every semester.
• Inventory and order supplies semi-annually.
• Maximize student learning, skill acquisition, and usefulness, while treating students with respect and kindness.
• Help purchase materials as needed and implement safe money handling as instructed.
• Help execute safety procedures and decisions.
• Help build an inclusive learning environment.
• Attend all relevant meetings helping represent the Costume area.
• Complete all shows in a timely manner and at stated level of quality.
• During and after a production, plan and supervise show maintenance and the cleaning and restocking of costumes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three years of professional level experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekend.
• Experience serving underrepresented or ethnic minority student populations and/or working in a diverse university like that of Binghamton.
• Knowledge and understanding of multicultural and diversity issues.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite).
• Formal training in costume construction required: patterning, cutting, stitching.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders.
• Valid/clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle

Preferred:

• Costume related skills of any other kind
• MFA in costume construction
• Teaching experience

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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Application Instructions:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: May 5, 2020

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

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

Persons interested in this position should apply online.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, including a description of how you have worked to promote equity and inclusion in your classes, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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