Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Costume Design Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
SDSU College of Engineering, San Diego, CA, United States
Job Opportunities
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film – Costume Design Lecturer Pool 2026‑2027
Job no: 556987
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
The School of Theatre, Television, and Film in the College of Professional at San Diego State University is accepting applications for a part‑time lecturer pool in Costume Design and Technology for Stage and Screen. We welcome prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in costume design and/or costume technology. Courses may include Costume Design, Costume Technology, Rendering, Costume History, and/or mentoring of student designers, depending on the candidates’ strengths and specialties.
Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time. Appointments from the part‑time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on short notice. The Fall term begins mid‑August and ends late‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in any relevant areas of Theatre, Television, Film and New Media Production
Bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience in costume design and/or technology
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in costume design related fields
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Expertise in costume design for stage and/or screen
Knowledge of Period Styles and the History of Dress, from Ancient history to the Present Day
Demonstrated currency in subject matter
Application Instructions
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
Cover letter (new employees only)
Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)
Active links, portfolios and websites demonstrating professional work and experience
Salary (Assuming July 2024 data)
Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211 per month
Inquiries
For application inquiries, please email the Director of the School of Theatre, Television, & Film (TTF) Stephen Brotebeck at sbrotebeck@sdsu.edu or the Head of Design and Technology for TTF Denitsa Bliznakova at Dbliznak@sdsu.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd@sdsu.edu.
As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Applicants are selected based on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Advertised: Apr 07, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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Department of Theatre, Television, & Film – Costume Design Lecturer Pool 2026‑2027
Job no: 556987
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time
The School of Theatre, Television, and Film in the College of Professional at San Diego State University is accepting applications for a part‑time lecturer pool in Costume Design and Technology for Stage and Screen. We welcome prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in costume design and/or costume technology. Courses may include Costume Design, Costume Technology, Rendering, Costume History, and/or mentoring of student designers, depending on the candidates’ strengths and specialties.
Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time. Appointments from the part‑time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on short notice. The Fall term begins mid‑August and ends late‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in any relevant areas of Theatre, Television, Film and New Media Production
Bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience in costume design and/or technology
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in costume design related fields
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Expertise in costume design for stage and/or screen
Knowledge of Period Styles and the History of Dress, from Ancient history to the Present Day
Demonstrated currency in subject matter
Application Instructions
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
Cover letter (new employees only)
Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)
Active links, portfolios and websites demonstrating professional work and experience
Salary (Assuming July 2024 data)
Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224 per month
Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523 per month
Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211 per month
Inquiries
For application inquiries, please email the Director of the School of Theatre, Television, & Film (TTF) Stephen Brotebeck at sbrotebeck@sdsu.edu or the Head of Design and Technology for TTF Denitsa Bliznakova at Dbliznak@sdsu.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd@sdsu.edu.
As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Applicants are selected based on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Advertised: Apr 07, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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