Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor; Cinematic Arts & Theatre (Theatre)

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre is a proud member of the UNA School of the Arts, alongside wonderful colleagues from the Departments of Music, Visual Arts & Design, and Entertainment Industry. The University of North Alabama, situated in the historic city of Florence, is an integral part of the Shoals, a region renowned for its vibrant artistic community and rich cultural heritage. This region has deep roots in music history. Our faculty position in the arts offers an opportunity to engage with and contribute to this thriving creative community, where tradition and innovation create a dynamic and inspiring environment for both educators and students alike.

Our department is home to the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, Alabama’s longest-running film festival, which welcomes filmmakers from across the country and beyond. We are also part of the regular rotation of universities that host the statewide Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival, which brings thousands of participants to campus. The department also maintains an active production culture, producing feature films and at least four main stage theatre productions each year, including a musical. Together, these opportunities reflect a vibrant creative environment in which students and faculty engage in ambitious work across both stage and screen.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active record of creative and/or scholarly work while demonstrating excellence in teaching and mentorship. Responsibilities include developing an ongoing agenda of research and/or creative activity appropriate to the field; contributing to student recruitment and retention efforts; attending faculty and departmental meetings; mentoring students within the program; participating in curriculum development and assessment; assisting with the stewardship of departmental equipment and facilities; and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities include teaching a 12-credit-hour course load per semester, with the possibility of a 3-credit-hour workload assignment each semester tied to theatrical production; teaching courses in areas such as theatre appreciation, writing for the stage and screen, theatre design and technology, acting, and directing, depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise; mentoring students in their academic, creative, and professional development activities; collaborating with film and theatre faculty on experiential learning opportunities and interdisciplinary projects; supervising departmental productions and projects, which may require flexible and evening hours; maintaining an active agenda of creative and/or scholarly work relevant to the field of theatre; attending faculty and departmental meetings and participating in shared governance; contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and program growth; assisting in the management of departmental equipment and facilities, including supervision of student equipment room workers, and support production management across film and theatre for departmental and student productions; participating in student recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts; supporting departmental events, including the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, theatre productions, and other special programs; advising students academically and professionally; fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students from varied backgrounds; and performing additional duties aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s strengths.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include proficiency in contemporary theatre practices and pedagogy; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience; ability to use current instructional and production technologies appropriate to theatre education; ability to mentor student artists in performance, production, and/or design processes; and the ability to collaborate effectively with production staff, including the technical director and staff of Norton Auditorium and the George S. Lindsey Theatre, on departmental productions.

Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in theatre or a related field is required (ABD candidates may be considered provided the degree requirements are met by the start date of the appointment); demonstrated college-level teaching experience in theatre or closely related disciplines is required; and evidence of an active professional and/or creative record in theatre is required.

To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5495604/tenure-track-assistant-professor-cinematic-arts-theatre-theatre. Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application, as well as provide contact information (including email address) for at least three professional/academic references.  Transcripts are also required.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained will be required of the successful candidate, however unofficial copies are accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu.  If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. 
 
Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. 
 
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