麻豆传媒

FOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Instructor in Costume Studies (I)

The Fountain School of Performing Arts at 麻豆传媒 invites applications for one (1) full-time, two-year, limited-term Appointment in Costume Studies, at the rank of Instructor, commencing July 1, 2014.

The successful candidate will teach the following areas: historical and modern tailoring; historical and modern pattern design, cutting, and costume construction for Fountain School of Performing Arts main stage productions; and dancewear. There may be other related areas of teaching responsibility allocated from time to time, depending upon specific requirements in any given year.

The successful candidate will also carry out necessary administration for the Costume Studies Programme.

麻豆传媒 Costume Studies Programme is unique in North America and offers a four-year Honours BA in Theatre (Costume Studies). The Programme has a strong historical focus on both theatre and museum work, stressing both applied skills, and research and academic development.

Qualifications expected are a university degree, several years experience as a professional tailor, and appropriate professional theatre wardrobe experience. Teaching experience at a post-secondary level considered an asset. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications, which should include a complete curriculum vita, a statement of artistic and teaching interests and philosophies, and three confidential letters of reference forwarded under separate cover by the referees, should be sent in hard copy to the Chair, Department of Theatre, 麻豆传媒, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, by May 5, 2014. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 麻豆传媒 is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. This position is subject to budgetary approval.