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Quarterly Lecturer - Costume Shop Assistant

Employer
Santa Clara University
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 11, 2024
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Job Details



Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer - Costume Shop Assistant

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary Range:

$9,033 for each 4 or 5 unit course. The Costume Shop Assistant position is equivalent to:

Winter quarter - 0.15 course load: $1,354.95

Spring quarter - 0.25 course load: $2,258.25

Purpose:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Santa Clara University, the Jesuit, Catholic university in Silicon Valley, seeks applicants for a Quarterly Lecturer (non-tenure track) position to co-teach a course in Rehearsal and Performance in Winter and Spring quarters, 2025. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. Santa Clara University is on the quarter system, and the quarters are 10 weeks long with an 11th week for final examinations. The successful candidate will teach no more than 2 courses in any quarter and no more than four courses over the fall, winter and spring quarters. All classes will be presented in-person, however, if the county health and university health conditions deteriorate, the successful candidate may be asked to teach part of the course online. The successful candidate will work with students hands-on in the costume shop, guiding them through the process of building and altering costumes on a production.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or BA degree – with degree in Theatre preferred, or commensurate professional experience.
• Extensive costume construction experience required.
• Both professional and educational costume shop experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching costume construction at the college level.

•Ability to carry out professional duties of position, working with department directors, designers, technical director and student work crews.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative work style and strong organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that advance SCU goals of diversity and equity.
- Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
- Commitment to teaching theatre within a liberal arts context.

RESPONSIBILITIES
TEACHING (100%).
Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year. Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Work in costume shop according to schedule coordinated with Costume Shop Manager – generally from 1–5 pm three days a week for approximately 12 hours/week.
2. Work with the Costume Shop Manager to assist in teaching costume construction skills to student work crew.
3. Perform costume construction tasks as coordinated by the Costume Shop Manager.
4. Fulfill other instructional or academic duties as appropriate as may be requested by the Chair of the Department.

SERVICE (0%):
This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Please submit the following materials by NOVEMBER 17, 2024
- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- Contact information for two references (both email and phone numbers).

Please contact Kimberly Mohne Hill [ kihill@scu.edu ] with any questions.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Winter quarter 2024 (Jan 6-Mar 14, 2024)
Spring quarter 2024 (Mar 31-June 13, 2025)

THTR 29/129 – Rehearsal and Performance: Serve as Costume Shop Assistant to help Costume Shop Manager both teach student work crew costume construction skills and create costumes for theatrical productions. Winter 2025: Images Dance Concert and She Kills Monsters. Spring 2025: overhead, a skylark called and The Mad Ones.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/).

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix . Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ , (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu . Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

Company

 Santa Clara University

Located in the heart of Silicon ValleySanta Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition.

We are committed to leaving the world a better place. We pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with our communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset.

We are a close-knit, friendly, mission-driven campus that celebrates all cultures, lifestyles, perspectives and experiences. Diversity is critical to our mission.

Santa Clara recognizes the immense value that it brings to the workplace and the benefit to all when it is celebrated and prioritized.

The Bay Area boasts the quintessential California experience: picturesque beaches and hiking trails, sophisticated, unique dining and historic landmarks–hello, Golden Gate Bridge–perfect for any postcard.

The physical, emotional and mental health of our employees is extremely important to us. We offer a variety of dynamic programs, including meditation and nutritional seminars, to help you take care of your body, mind and soul.

From 401k's to one-on-one consultations with financial advisors, we’ll help you become better informed and more confident in building your retirement plan.

We provide opportunities for professional and educational development for eligible employees and their dependents, including tuition remission and reimbursement.

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