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This full-time, nine-month position requires a terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience in costume design, make-up design and costume technology. Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, work well with undergraduate students and exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills.
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The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Technology beginning August 10, 2026. This full-time, nine-month position requires a terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience in costume design, make-up design and costume technology. Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, work well with undergraduate students and exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills. The Department of Theatre & Film currently enrolls 120 majors with 30 full time faculty and offers a BA in Theatre Arts and BFA in Theatre Arts emphases in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design & Theatre Production, as well as a BFA in Film Production. The University of Mississippi, which has been consistently recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in Oxford, MS, ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns”.
Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and a Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, The University of Mississippi is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.
Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Department:
Job Summary:
This full-time, nine-month position requires a terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience in costume design, make-up design and costume technology. Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, work well with undergraduate students and exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills.
Job Description:
The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Technology beginning August 10, 2026. This full-time, nine-month position requires a terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience in costume design, make-up design and costume technology. Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, work well with undergraduate students and exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills. The Department of Theatre & Film currently enrolls 120 majors with 30 full time faculty and offers a BA in Theatre Arts and BFA in Theatre Arts emphases in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design & Theatre Production, as well as a BFA in Film Production. The University of Mississippi, which has been consistently recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in Oxford, MS, ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns”.
Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and a Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, The University of Mississippi is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.
Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include supervising/executing costume and make-up/hair designs in collaboration with other faculty, costume shop staff, and student designers each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate costume design, make-up design and costume technology courses at both the lower and upper division; and performing service appropriate to the position including recruitment and participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of makeup/hair designs for mainstage productions and costume design as needed while mentoring students in both academics and career preparation.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Assistant
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires the job to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a specific bachelor's degree must be a standard requirement for the position. An education or child development degree strengthens your case more than a general liberal arts credential.
Target higher education employers over K-12 districts
Universities and community colleges file H-1B petitions far more frequently than public school districts, which often lack HR infrastructure for sponsorship. Filter your search toward postsecondary institutions and research universities with established international hiring records.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Instructional Assistant or similar education support roles. Employers with verified LCA history are actively set up to sponsor, which cuts your outreach time significantly.
Check prevailing wage before your interview
Look up the wage level for your specific county and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing Level I versus Level II thresholds helps you evaluate whether an offer is approvable.
Clarify sponsorship before the offer stage
Many education employers assume Instructional Assistant roles don't require H-1B sponsorship because they hire domestically at high volume. Raise sponsorship directly during the second or final-round interview so HR can confirm institutional capacity before you invest in the process.
Time your application around the April filing window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Coordinate your job search so you have a signed offer letter by March, giving your employer enough time to file with USCIS before the registration deadline closes.
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Does an Instructional Assistant job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. H-1B requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like education, psychology, or special education. If the employer lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the petition is harder to approve. Roles at universities or specialized learning centers tend to meet this bar more consistently than general K-12 aide positions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Instructional Assistants?
Higher education institutions, including community colleges and research universities, are the most active sponsors for instructional and academic support roles. Some private K-12 schools and specialized education nonprofits also sponsor, particularly for roles tied to special education or bilingual instruction. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for education roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and employer type.
Can a school district sponsor my H-1B as an Instructional Assistant?
Public school districts can sponsor H-1B petitions, but many don't because the administrative cost and process are unfamiliar to their HR teams. Districts that do sponsor tend to do so for hard-to-fill specialties like bilingual education or special needs support. If you're targeting a district, ask their HR department directly whether they have prior H-1B filing experience before advancing in the process.
What documentation should I prepare before applying for H-1B-sponsored Instructional Assistant roles?
Have your official transcripts ready to demonstrate your degree is in a field directly related to instruction, such as education, child development, or applied psychology. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed through a NACES-member organization. You'll also need to document any teaching certifications or relevant licenses, since these strengthen the specialty occupation argument your employer will make to USCIS.
How does prevailing wage affect H-1B sponsorship for Instructional Assistant positions?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level as determined by DOL. Instructional Assistant positions often fall at wage Level I or II, which are the lower tiers. If the employer's budget is below the prevailing wage for your area, they can't legally file the H-1B petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the correct wage level for your county before you discuss compensation.
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