The Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre at the University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the BFA Cinematic Arts and Theatre degree program beginning in fall 2023. This appointment is for a nine-month academic schedule.

The successful candidate will teach a 12-hour course load each fall and spring semester - experience in online teaching or a willingness to learn how to develop and teach online courses is required. The successful candidate will be expected to: teach various levels of film and/or theatre design and tech courses (which may include courses in the areas of stagecraft, design, lighting design, scenography, and script analysis); design cinematic/theatrical productions which foster growth of the current student body, in consultation with acting/directing instructors, guest artists, and the technical director and assistant technical director of Norton Auditorium; develop and maintain an agenda of research and/or creative activities relevant in the field; perform recruiting activities for the department and program; perform student advising duties; assist in supervising production aspects associated with the program’s performance season;  mentor students in the department and program; contribute to program curriculum development; manage program equipment and facilities; provide service to the department, college, university, and community/profession; and foster diversity and inclusion among program students. This position will also require the selected candidate to assist students with practicum/teaching projects. These projects are a part of the academic curriculum and can be off-campus film productions and/or theatre performances. These performances also require rehearsals, which may be conducted outside of “normal” business hours.

A terminal degree in film production or theatre (specifically in a design, tech, or a related field) is required (MFA or Ph.D.). Experience and study in theatre design and technology is preferred. ABD candidates may be considered.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.