COSTUME STUDIES INSTRUCTOR – LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT

Dalhousie University

Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 11 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia, which is home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted historical African Canadian community, and an increasingly diverse population. The Faculty of Arts and Social Science is a dynamic body of students, faculty, and staff arranged into upwards of twenty programs and departments, many offering graduate degrees. The Fountain School of Performing Arts is the only university-level performing arts school east of Montreal, facilitating a range of new opportunities to students of Music, Theatre and Film Studies. Each year, the School presents a wide variety of productions, including 3 theatre plays and one opera.

The Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA) at Dalhousie University invites applications for a ten-month 100% full-time limited-term appointment, at the rank of Instructor in Costume Studies, commencing on August 1, 2025. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the equivalent of 4 full credit core courses in Costume Studies. Duties will include lecture preparations and technical demonstrations to effectively instruct applied course material relating to contemporary garment construction techniques, contemporary pattern drafting techniques, draping theory and techniques, appropriate course assignments relating to discipline, and the evaluation of students’ work. Duties also include participation in theatrical productions and costume coordination.

Qualifications expected are MA or MFA in Theatre, Costume Studies, or related discipline, with substantial professional experience in clothing construction techniques, pattern drafting of contemporary clothing design, and firsthand knowledge and experience in costuming for theatre productions. Candidates with a BA or BFA in Theatre, Costume Studies or related discipline with equivalent professional experience as listed above, will be considered. Evidence of effective teaching ability and experience at a post-secondary level is required. Please include a statement describing a demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility within your cover letter when uploading application materials.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and contact information for three references (applicants selected for further consideration will be notified before referees are contacted). Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit additional materials.

All applications are to be submitted online by clicking “Apply for this Job” through https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18687.
The deadline for applications is May 29, 2025.

This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can viewed at https://www.dal.ca/about/leadership-governance/university-policies.html.