Job Board
The Costume Society of America is the leading organization of its kind and boasts a membership involved in all aspects of costume-related work. Our Job Board is an ideal way for your organization to reach qualified candidates including dress historians, academics, writers, conservators, curators, costume designers, costumers, fashion designers, clothing dealers, textile specialists and more.
Jobs Openings
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Academia
Date Listed: January 14, 2026
Employer Name: San Diego Community College District
Job Title: Clothing, Textile Arts and Technology: Contract Instructor - Noncredit
Job Description: The San Diego Community College District is seeking a dynamic and passionate Contract Tenure-Track Faculty member in Clothing, Textile Arts and Technology at San Diego College of Continuing Education. This position focuses on high-quality instruction in clothing and textile arts, including sewing, patternmaking, fabric selection, sewn product construction, with a strong emphasis on computer-aided patternmaking and digital construction technologies. Faculty teach across multiple modalities and may be assigned to various SDCCE campuses, with day, evening, weekend, and off-campus responsibilities. Responsibilities include curriculum development, program review, student support, shared governance, and staying current with industry trends while fostering an inclusive learning environment for a diverse adult student population. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and STRS retirement included.
Compensation: $6,933.44 to $8,849.03 monthly
Application Instructions: For more information and to apply, click here.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
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Museum/Apparel & Textile Collections
Date Listed: Februay 24, 2026
Employer Name: Denver Art Museum
Job Title: Avenir Institute of Textile Arts and Fashion Curatorial Fellow at the Denver Art Museum
Job Description: Why Join Us? At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), we work together to build a world where art sparks creativity, and connects, inspires, and empowers people and communities. As the Avenir Institute of Textile Arts and Fashion Curatorial Fellow, we will provide curatorial experience, opportunities, and mentorship for individuals who seek a career as a museum curator specializing in textile arts and fashion beyond that included in their academic training. You will participate in a two-year fellowship, with an option for a third year, gaining hands-on experience in a large world art museum alongside seasoned curators. You will receive mentoring supervision and collaborate professionally with the curator and director of the Avenir Institute of Textile Arts and Fashion and an interpretive specialist. Through incremental incorporation into departmental and museum-wide initiatives, you will gain deep, practical experience applicable to the field. Be a part of a curious, respectful, dynamic, inclusive and creative team who are committed to creating memorable museum experiences for all! If you share our passion for creativity and community building, we encourage you to apply!
Job Application Qualifications: M.A. or M.F.A. required in a related field. Minimum of three years of professional experience in a museum, research, or educational institution; exhibition or gallery experience and publications strongly preferred. Experience with publication editing and/or conference organization. Demonstrated commitment to the museum profession through academic preparation and professional practice. Strong knowledge of textile and/or costume history, with preference for expertise in 20th- and 21st-century fashion. Familiarity with current trends and theories in textile art, costume history, museum studies, and provenance research. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and written and verbal communication abilities; ability to thrive in a dynamic museum environment. Collaborative, adaptable, and creative thinker with strong critical reasoning skills. Demonstrated passion for objects, curatorial work, and evidence of scholarly promise. Established professional network including colleagues, collectors, dealers, and artists. Excellent command of spoken and written English; ability to create content for broad audiences. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or other languages is a plus. Commitment to DAM’s values of being dynamic, respectful, inclusive, creative, and curious, with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Compensation: $53,000 - $66,200 annually
Application Instructions: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/careers-and-volunteers
Deadline: May 1, 2026
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General
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How It Works
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How to Post a Listing
Jobs are listed on this page and are posted on CSA's Facebook page and in our members-only newsletter.
To submit and pay electronically:
CSA Members and Non-members purchasing a Job Board Listing may pay electronically through the CSA Online Store by clicking here. CSA Members must log in with their membership credentials to receive the member rate. Please note: the description in the store includes a link to a form to submit your listing information.
Organizations with a CSA Member on staff can submit and pay to receive the member rate.
Listing salary ranges is required in order to list your position with CSA.
If you would like your CSA Job Board posting to be listed for less than the 60 days listing period, simply contact the CSA National Office at national.office@costumesocietyamerica.com.
With any questions and for further information, please contact contact the CSA National Office at national.office@costumesocietyamerica.com.
Please note: listings may take up to a week be posted. Please plan accordingly.
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Pricing
$125 for members
$150 for non-members.
