The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Theatre seeks applications for a two-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in Costume Design and Technology position, starting in August 2026. After expiration of a contract term, positions may be renewed according to the provisions denoted in the Faculty Handbook, Subdivision 2.4b. Duties include teaching introductory and/or advanced costume technology each semester; teaching coursework for the Design and Production design sequence classes; designing costumes and/or hair and makeup for one or more main stage productions each semester; supervising/executing costume designs in collaboration with other design faculty, staff, and student designers each semester; supervising and mentoring students as required; and teaching in the department core as needed or as professional interest dictates.

TheatreUNI mounts two main stage productions per semester with a highly collaborative production team. The Department of Theatre is a NAST-Accredited program with four emphasis areas: B.A. in Performance, Design & Production, Theatre for Youth and Communities, or Comm-Theatre Teaching.

Required Qualifications: MFA degree or completion of degree by start of employment; professional experience in design for theatre and/or related fields; and teaching experience at the university or college level required. Teaching as a graduate assistant will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Skills in computer-aided costume rendering and pattern drafting and the ability to teach in these technologies; familiarity with industry best practice standards, makeup and wig design, costume construction; strong organizational skills; and experience with a variety of theatrical styles and genres preferred.

For more information, please contact Matthew Weedman, Search Committee Chair, at matthew.weedman@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by January 20, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Cover letter that addresses qualifications

3) Statement of teaching philosophy (one page limit)

4) Link to digital portfolio to demonstrate professional experience in design for theatre and/or related fields

5) Unofficial transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 1/20/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.