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Tempe Campus
Open Date
Jun 19, 2026
Description
Clinical Assistant Professor – Costume Design and Technology
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in Costume Design and Technology, with a particular focus on individuals with experience in teaching and mentoring emerging costume designers, knowledge of traditional and digital patterning and fabrication techniques, and an eye on innovation within the field of costume design and technology. This is an academic year, career-track faculty position beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach in person on the Tempe campus, with potential for online and hybrid courses.
About ASU
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses and multiple innovation hubs that positively impact the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.
About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.
About the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University prepares artists, scholars, visionaries and entrepreneurs to become creative leaders who transform society through their art. Our internationally recognized faculty artists, scholars and guest artists are motivating and compassionate mentors who work with students to cultivate excellence and personal growth. Our nationally recognized programs feature a comprehensive range of degrees plus minors and certificates and more than 600 concerts, events, performances, productions and recitals each year. Located in the culturally rich Southwest in one of the most vibrant, expanding urban centers, our programs afford students access to an inclusive environment and engagement in Phoenix’s flourishing arts community. Above all, we value the creativity, personal experience and voice each student brings to the school.
The theatre program is a collaborative community of artists, scholars, students, faculty and staff who are shaping the future of theatre through inventive curricula and innovative programming. At the center of our philosophy are our core commitments to learner-centeredness, respect for humanity, consent-based practices, transparency and accountability. We build on these values in our classrooms and studios, research endeavors, public programming and community engagement. With over 250 undergraduate theatre majors and over 20 MFA and PhD students, the theatre program is a dynamic teaching, learning and discovery environment in which production and curriculum are mutually supportive. Our programming features hundreds of live events and presentations of student work, engaging over 10,000 community members in the metro Phoenix area. The Design & Production concentration is a cutting-edge program with over 80 students and growing. The staff and faculty in the concentration use industry leading digital fabrication methods and technologies to give our students the most extensive breadth of knowledge in their focus area. We emphasize process over product to create the best learning outcomes motivated by creating high production value shows.
Position Description and Essential Functions
The Clinical Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Technology will teach a rotation of undergraduate core classes and develop new courses, both in-person and online; mentor costume technology students’ senior projects and practicum courses; serve as a technologist as needed on productions; work in coordination with the Costume Shop Manager(s) to help structure the shop’s workflow and perform appropriate service to school, institute, university, and profession.
We seek candidates capable of growing dynamic and innovative degree programs, who can help attract new students and teach courses that support enrollment goals, who may increase research expenditures through grants and/or other research funding for design and production, who will contribute to the Institute's commitment to inclusive excellence, and who will connect and collaborate with artists, designers, and scholars across campus and in the community. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations and the mission of the school.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- MFA or MA in Costume Design or a related field.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation and record of professional mentorship in the field of costume design.
Desired Qualifications:
- College teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Record of collaborative, professional and relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated expertise and ability to teach in one or more of these areas: costume construction, costume design for television and film, digital costume technologies, pattern making, period dress, styling and history, tailoring, traditional and digital rendering.
- Knowledge and experience in current trends and technology (Laser cutting, 3D Printing, 3D Drafting, etc.).
- Additional talents in the craft areas (dyeing, sculpting, and millinery).
- Stage Make-up, Hair, and Wig skills.
- A minimum of three years of professional and relevant industry experience.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials:
- Letter of interest addressing how the candidate uniquely meets the qualifications for the position, in particular: work experience, creative activity (i.e. performance) and/or research, collaboration and innovative teaching, and goals for the candidate’s prospective work at ASU, including the principles of inclusive excellence consistent with the ASU Charter, Design Aspirations, and the Mission of the School of Music, Dance and Theatre
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
- A digital portfolio of no more than 20 examples demonstrating expertise in costume design and construction
Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 19, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Location
Tempe Campus
Open Date
Jun 19, 2026
Description
Clinical Assistant Professor – Costume Design and Technology
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in Costume Design and Technology, with a particular focus on individuals with experience in teaching and mentoring emerging costume designers, knowledge of traditional and digital patterning and fabrication techniques, and an eye on innovation within the field of costume design and technology. This is an academic year, career-track faculty position beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach in person on the Tempe campus, with potential for online and hybrid courses.
About ASU
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses and multiple innovation hubs that positively impact the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.
About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.
About the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University prepares artists, scholars, visionaries and entrepreneurs to become creative leaders who transform society through their art. Our internationally recognized faculty artists, scholars and guest artists are motivating and compassionate mentors who work with students to cultivate excellence and personal growth. Our nationally recognized programs feature a comprehensive range of degrees plus minors and certificates and more than 600 concerts, events, performances, productions and recitals each year. Located in the culturally rich Southwest in one of the most vibrant, expanding urban centers, our programs afford students access to an inclusive environment and engagement in Phoenix’s flourishing arts community. Above all, we value the creativity, personal experience and voice each student brings to the school.
The theatre program is a collaborative community of artists, scholars, students, faculty and staff who are shaping the future of theatre through inventive curricula and innovative programming. At the center of our philosophy are our core commitments to learner-centeredness, respect for humanity, consent-based practices, transparency and accountability. We build on these values in our classrooms and studios, research endeavors, public programming and community engagement. With over 250 undergraduate theatre majors and over 20 MFA and PhD students, the theatre program is a dynamic teaching, learning and discovery environment in which production and curriculum are mutually supportive. Our programming features hundreds of live events and presentations of student work, engaging over 10,000 community members in the metro Phoenix area. The Design & Production concentration is a cutting-edge program with over 80 students and growing. The staff and faculty in the concentration use industry leading digital fabrication methods and technologies to give our students the most extensive breadth of knowledge in their focus area. We emphasize process over product to create the best learning outcomes motivated by creating high production value shows.
Position Description and Essential Functions
The Clinical Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Technology will teach a rotation of undergraduate core classes and develop new courses, both in-person and online; mentor costume technology students’ senior projects and practicum courses; serve as a technologist as needed on productions; work in coordination with the Costume Shop Manager(s) to help structure the shop’s workflow and perform appropriate service to school, institute, university, and profession.
We seek candidates capable of growing dynamic and innovative degree programs, who can help attract new students and teach courses that support enrollment goals, who may increase research expenditures through grants and/or other research funding for design and production, who will contribute to the Institute's commitment to inclusive excellence, and who will connect and collaborate with artists, designers, and scholars across campus and in the community. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations and the mission of the school.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- MFA or MA in Costume Design or a related field.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation and record of professional mentorship in the field of costume design.
Desired Qualifications:
- College teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Record of collaborative, professional and relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated expertise and ability to teach in one or more of these areas: costume construction, costume design for television and film, digital costume technologies, pattern making, period dress, styling and history, tailoring, traditional and digital rendering.
- Knowledge and experience in current trends and technology (Laser cutting, 3D Printing, 3D Drafting, etc.).
- Additional talents in the craft areas (dyeing, sculpting, and millinery).
- Stage Make-up, Hair, and Wig skills.
- A minimum of three years of professional and relevant industry experience.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials:
- Letter of interest addressing how the candidate uniquely meets the qualifications for the position, in particular: work experience, creative activity (i.e. performance) and/or research, collaboration and innovative teaching, and goals for the candidate’s prospective work at ASU, including the principles of inclusive excellence consistent with the ASU Charter, Design Aspirations, and the Mission of the School of Music, Dance and Theatre
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
- A digital portfolio of no more than 20 examples demonstrating expertise in costume design and construction
Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 19, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
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Verify your institution qualifies as cap-exempt
Universities, colleges, and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are typically cap-exempt H-1B employers. Confirm this status before accepting an offer so your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery and 85,000-slot cap.
Match your degree field to your teaching area
USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic credentials directly relate to the courses you'll teach. A clinical assistant professor in occupational therapy needs a degree in that field, not a broadly related health science discipline.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title and location. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer letter to avoid LCA complications later.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B-sponsoring universities
Institutions with active LCA filing history for clinical faculty roles show up on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation code. This lets you target departments that have completed the DOL and USCIS process before, not just those that say they're open to sponsorship.
Request a start date aligned with your petition timeline
Cap-exempt academic employers can file at any point, but USCIS standard processing still runs several months. Negotiate a start date that gives your employer enough lead time to file Form I-129 without needing premium processing.
Confirm your clinical duties don't require state licensure before filing
If your role involves direct patient care or supervised clinical instruction, some states require licensure before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition. Identify any licensing requirements through your state's professional board well ahead of the filing date.
H-1B Visa Clinical Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Assistant Professor positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Clinical Assistant Professor roles typically qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nursing, physical therapy, medicine, or a clinical health science. USCIS evaluates both the theoretical and applied nature of the work. Your job duties and degree field must align clearly, and your employer documents this in the H-1B petition.
Are universities cap-exempt for H-1B sponsorship?
Most accredited universities and their affiliated nonprofit clinical sites are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt status means your employer can file Form I-129 at any time of year without entering the lottery or competing for the 85,000 annual cap slots. Confirm your specific institution's cap-exempt status with HR or legal counsel before relying on this timeline.
How do I find Clinical Assistant Professor employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
The most direct method is searching employers with verified LCA filing history for clinical faculty roles. Migrate Mate filters institutions by occupation code and DOL filing activity, so you can identify universities that have completed the H-1B process for positions like yours rather than those that are theoretically open to sponsorship but have no filing track record.
Can I switch from an OPT or J-1 visa to H-1B as a Clinical Assistant Professor?
Yes. If you're currently on OPT, your cap-exempt university employer can file an H-1B change of status petition without waiting for April 1. J-1 visa to H-1B transitions work similarly for cap-exempt employers, but check whether your J-1 carries a two-year home residency requirement, since that must be waived or fulfilled before USCIS can approve the H-1B.
What role does the LCA play in hiring a Clinical Assistant Professor on H-1B?
Before filing Form I-129 with USCIS, your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. The LCA confirms the offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your role and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect similarly employed U.S. workers. DOL must certify the LCA before the H-1B petition can be submitted.