Visiting Lecturer in Film Media Theater

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​The Department of Film Media Theater at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a one-semester visiting lecturer position as Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning July 26, 2026 through January 9, 2027. The candidate will run the costume shop and design costumes for one mainstage production.

Qualifications for the position includ​e an MFA ​or ABD in theatre with a background in costume design or technology. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion​.

Please provide a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the job, and CV. Reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. Priority will be given to applications that are received by March 22nd.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.