Lecturer in Costume Technology

Lecturer in Costume Technology

• 9-month, full-time position
• Supervised by the Head of Theatre
• 25% Teaching, 75% shop management
• Salary $40,000 – $45,000

Qualifications:

            Required:

• M.A. or M.F.A. in Costume Technology and or Costume Design
• Advanced skills in sewing, costume construction, cutting, and draping
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• 1 year managing or working in a professional costume shop
• Experience with wigs and makeup
• 1 year of college teaching experience

Description:

The Costume Technologist will supervise the construction and acquisition of costumes for the Theatre NDSU production season, The Challey school of Music Opera season, supervise students working in the Costume shop, and teach Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab. Opportunities to design costumes for the Theatre NDSU season are available to qualified individuals.

DUTIES:

Teach Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab

• MWF + 2 labs: approx.  6-8 contact hours weekly.

Costume Technologist & Shop Manager

Theatre NDSU

• Recruit, hire, schedule student workers
• Supervise rental of costume stock
• Maintain equipment
• Order supplies
• Attend production meetings
• Supervise maintenance of costume stock.
• Maintain budget records
• Serve as Cutter/Draper for Theatre NDSU shows
• Supervise costume rentals needed for Theatre NDSU
• Lead construction and alteration of costumes for Theatre NDSU

Challey School of Music 

• Provide support for the CSM Opera program.
• Arrange costume rentals as needed
• Construct and alter costumes for opera program as needed
• Construct and alter costumes for annual Madrigal performance

Costume Design

Costume Design opportunities available in the Theatre NDSU production season for qualified individuals.

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% – 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

To apply:

https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=2957282&PostingSeq=1&

Screening will begin 6/20/25

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.