Theatre
Visiting Appointment in Theatre (Scenic and Costume Design)
The Reed College Theatre Department invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor appointment in theatrical design with a dual focus in costume and scenic design, starting in August 2026. We seek an innovative teacher/practitioner who will teach courses in stage design, including an introductory course in scenography, two advanced topics courses, and two sections of Theatre Laboratory. The successful candidate will provide set and costume designs for two mainstage productions during the year, and mentor students in design and construction roles in departmental productions. Additionally, the candidate will mentor students working on year-long senior thesis capstone projects and co-produce the season with the other department faculty and staff. We are especially interested in candidates who are able to teach broadly within the discipline, and who are committed to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. An M.F.A. and professional experience in theatrical design is required. Successful college level teaching strongly preferred. Information about the department is available at http://reed.edu/theatre/.
Reed College is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a distinguished record of educational accomplishment and a strong commitment to scholarship (http://web.reed.edu). It is also a community that values cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application material, we invite you to describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service reflect these values. Reed is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references (who are available to provide a letter of recommendation for you at a later stage in the search process,) as well as a portfolio (or link to a digital portfolio) that includes both design development documents and photographs of realized designs, at https://apply.interfolio.com/179663. Questions may be addressed to Peter Ksander, chair of the search committee, at pksander@reed.edu.
Deadline: Application review will begin January 26, 2026. Applications received by February 2, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Deadline
Applications received by February 2, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Background Check Requirement
A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.
Visa Petition Information
Reed is committed to hiring faculty members who are excellent teachers-scholars. To the extent allowed or required by law, Reed has historically petitioned for faculty members’ employment-based visas, including H-1B visas. However, given the recently announced significant employer fee increase to $100,000 for certain H-1B visa applications, Reed is not currently able to petition for employees for those visa applications that are subject to that fee increase. Reed will evaluate other requests on a case-by-case basis and will reconsider the newly increased fees for H-1B filings, as well as future changes that may be announced, as new information becomes available. Prospective candidates should contact the dean of the faculty (koleson@reed.edu) to discuss status and fees.