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Date Listed: July 31, 2025

Employer Name: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Design Studies

Job Description: In the School of Human Ecology, cross-unit collaborations expand our capacity to obtain funded research support and provide students with high-impact learning opportunities. We are seeking colleagues who are poised to make major discoveries and translate them into real-world impact under the following areas: RISE-AI, RISE-EARTH and RISE-THRIVE. Applicants are invited to examine one or more departments, and one or more RISE areas. Applicants are encouraged to visit our webpage for additional information.  Key Job Responsibilities: Typical responsibilities are to: - Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges - Publish research findings or exhibit creative works in venues appropriate to areas of scholarship - Seek external research funding as appropriate for the area of study - Disseminate findings of high-impact research to a wide range of stakeholders appropriate to areas of investigation - Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of expertise - Advise graduate students and mentor undergraduate students - Contribute to undergraduate program development in an academic program - Join the faculty in shared governance - Participate in department, school, university, and professional service appropriate to the faculty rank Compensation: Negotiable, 9-month appointment. See the full job description here.

Job Application Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Associate and Full Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet UW-Madison’s promotion and tenure standards. To qualify for Assistant Professor the candidate must have a terminal degree at the time of application or official notification of completion of degree by the appointment date. The successful candidate(s) will have either demonstrated or potential ability to: - Lead a research program that produces high-impact scholarship - Attract external funding individually and/or through active collaboration - Engage undergraduate and/or graduate students. - Teach lecture, seminar or studio courses at a range of levels to support academic programs in one or more of our seven undergraduate majors. Education: PhD or MFA or other terminal degree required by the start date. Preferred degree areas: Interior Architecture, Design, Fashion Studies/Design, Fibers/Textiles Science, Materials Science, Sustainability Studies, or a related discipline. 

Compensation: $75,000 to $95,000 annually

Application Instructions: Apply at https://jobs.wisc.edu/ Contact Information: Michelle Hamilton, mehamilton4@wisc.edu, 608-890-0011 Abby Putnam, aputnam3@wisc.edu, 608-263-9121 Dana Clay, dclay3@wisc.edu. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

Deadline: The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 1, 2025; however, applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

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Date Listed: July 17, 2025

Employer Name: St. Johns River State College

Job Title: Full-Time Florida School of the Arts Instructor

Job Description: Florida School of the Arts at St. Johns River State College is seeking a full time Costume Design and Technology Instructor with a strong commitment to teaching foundation level classes in a small and highly collaborative arts school environment. As one of two full-time instructors you have the opportunity to teach a variety of design and construction courses, mentor students during instructional lab hours, manage equipment and supplies and supervise safe professional practices in a theatre environment. Technical Theatre faculty work to support our production season consisting of six shows annually. Additional duties include student mentoring, assisting in recruiting efforts, departmental meetings, and committee work. Florida School of the Arts instructors have a unique opportunity to prepare aspiring artists for careers in the arts or for baccalaureate degrees. Come join our team! 

Job Application Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Costume Design and/or Technology, Design, Technical Theatre, or Theatre. 
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching college level design and construction courses. 
• Experience designing and constructing costumes for theatrical productions.

Compensation: $49,770.00 to $52,185.00 annually

Application Instructions: For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sjrstate/jobs/4998283-0/costume-design-and-technology-instructor-ft-pac

Deadline: September 17, 2025

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Date Listed: June 20, 2025

Employer Name: University of Cincinnati

Job Title: Lab Associate, Fashion Technology Lab, College of DAAP

Job Description: Job Overview

The Fashion Technology Lab Associate will plan, design, evaluate, modify, and coordinate programming for the Fashion Design Program studio and lab spaces, technology, equipment, and assets. Position Details: Type of Appointment: 75% (30 hours/week), Work Location: 5470 Aronoff (Clifton/Uptown Campus West) Option to teach as an adjunct for additional compensation, dependent upon program needs. Full position details can be found here.

Job Application Qualifications: Required Education Associate's Degree. Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience One (1) year of experience in an area of technical specialty. Additional Qualifications Considered: 

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field within apparel design, production and/or development. 
• 5+ years of recent and relevant industry experience in apparel design, development and/or production. 
• Experience must be in fashion design, fashion product development, fashion production, or a related function within the apparel industry. 
• Excellent training and facilitation skills along with the ability to present complex and technically sound material clearly and effectively. 
• Working knowledge of contemporary industry practice related to garment construction, manufacturing practices and quality control/craft. 
• Experience managing supplies/materials/consumables and budgets. 
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively. 
• Ability to teach courses within the fashion design program.

Compensation: $20 to $22 hourly

Application Instructions: Application review will begin 7.15, will continue to accept application until position is filled. Click here for the link to apply.

Deadline: July 15, 2025

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Date Listed: July 25, 2025

Employer Name: Costume Society of America

Job Title: Exhibition Review Editor, Dress

Job Description: The Costume Society of America is seeking a motivated and well-connected Exhibition Review Editor to solicit, review, and edit submissions of exhibition reviews for inclusion in its peer-reviewed journal, Dress. The role of the Exhibition Review Editor reflects the breadth of scholarly perspectives on the study of costume. Fashion exhibition reviews are essential content in Dress, our visually rich journal that represents our varied membership, including curators and other museum professionals. The Exhibition Review Editor is therefore an important contributor to the success of Dress. The Exhibition Review Editor works closely with the Principal Editor and serves on the Editorial Board as an Associate Editor to Dress. 

The Exhibition Review Editor Review offers from authors for exhibition reviews and/or solicit exhibition reviews from authors, and determine if appropriate for Dress. The Exhibition Review Editor also schedules submissions to provide a smooth flow of manuscripts to the Principal Editor in accordance with the Dress production schedule. The Exhibition Review Editor communicates regularly with the Principal Editor regarding the status of or questions about reviews and review policy, and also consults as needed on other issues related to other Dress submissions.  Term length: 4 years, may be repeated.

Job Application Qualifications: Strong record of publication in Dress and experience as a reviewer. Cognizance of scholarship in the field.

Compensation: This is a voluntary position, but the incumbent will receive complimentary membership for the length of tenure and their name listed on the Dress webpages of CSA and Taylor and Francis and on the inside cover of journal hard copies.

Application Instructions: Upload a cover letter addressed to VP Publications Mamta Saharan and resume to the CSA Portal by clicking here.  Applicants must complete a declaration of conflict of interest. Appointment is subject to approval by the Editorial Board of Dress and the Costume Society of America Board.

Deadline: October 1, 2025

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Date Listed: July 24, 2025

Employer Name: Houston Ballet

Job Title: Head of Costumes

Job Description: The Head of Costumes at Houston Ballet leads all aspects of costume production, maintenance, and wardrobe for the ballet company’s repertory and new productions, ensuring artistic excellence, efficiency, and adherence to all applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position manages a team of union and non-union staff, overseeing the costume shop and wardrobe departments in collaboration with designers, choreographers, dancers, and stage management.

Job Application Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in costume production and wardrobe, including supervisory experience in a unionized environment. 
• Proven expertise in costume construction, patterning, draping, and wardrobe management.
• Familiarity with ballet costuming, including the unique construction needs of tutus, stretch garments, and dancewear. 

Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 annually

Application Instructions: Please apply online: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=228210&clientkey=57516344665171F94892344D2B7528E2

Deadline: August 31, 2025

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Date Listed: July 16, 2025

Employer Name: Costume Society of America

Job Title: Conversations on Dress Coordinator

Job Description: Costume Society of America seeks a tech-savvy individual to serve as coordinator for our ongoing webinar series, Conversations on Dress. We are looking for someone to execute the program’s long-term goals of supporting education, outreach, and membership. The coordinator reports to the Vice President for Education, who will onboard and support them during their term. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the post September 1, 2025.

Duties include, for an average of 12 hours per month: 

• Overseeing and scheduling the national content calendar based on programs solicited by the Vice President for Education and the Executive Director
• Managing the shared library of planning documents
• Recruiting as needed for assistance/content
• Coordinating with the National Office, Vice President for External Relations, and the Social Media volunteer to get marketing/promotional material out
• Scheduling and executing technical run-through
• Acting as technical admin during webinars
• Editing and posting videos to the YouTube channel
• Editing shorts to send to Social Media Coordinator
• Capturing participant information
• Partnering with National Office on data analysis/metrics

 Term length: 1 year, may be repeated. Initial probationary period of two months.

Job Application Qualifications: Creativity, strong organization and communication skills, ability to work independently to meet deadlines, commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility and belonging principles. 

Compensation: Complimentary individual CSA membership for the length of tenure and a $150 stipend per month.

Application Instructions: Email a cover letter and resume to Monica Sklar, Vice President for Education and hiring committee chair, at msklar@uga.edu. Offers of employment will be subject to Board approval. 

Deadline: August 1, 2025

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