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Costume Design Lecturer Search
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: June 10, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
COSTUME DESIGN LECTURER SEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE –
CLAIRE TREVOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA
The Department of Drama is establishing a search of qualified applicants for a position as part-time lecturer during the 2026-27 academic year in the curriculum area of Costume Design.
The department seeks applicants to teach an undergraduate Introduction to Costume Design course, a graduate level class in historical costume design, a mixed-level drawing course that includes costume rendering and some figure drawing, and a mixed level studio course in millinery. An MFA, or commensurate experience in Drama/Theater Arts is required. At least 3 years’ experience as a costume designer or costume professional is required.
Candidates for this position must develop and teach courses in costume design, drawing or millinery that create engaging and innovative lesson plans integrating theory and practice in costume design. A strong commitment to teaching, training, and working in a university environment is required. Candidates should show a demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Candidates must apply using the online application system, RECRUIT, Browse Open Recruitments or Log In - UCI - Recruit. Applications must include a cover letter, reflective teaching and mentoring statement, curriculum vitae, and names/contact information of at least three references. For additional information, please contact Marcus L Beeman, Department Administrator, at Drama@uci.edu.
Department: https://www.arts.uci.edu/drama/about
Qualifications
An MFA, or commensurate experience, in Drama/Theater Arts is required.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Additional Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - May include teaching evaluations, peer evaluations of your teaching, awards and/or other evidence of teaching impact.
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
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