| Location | Florence, AL |
Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor; Cinematic Arts & Theatre (Theatre)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Florence, Alabama
Job Type
Faculty
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Cinematic Arts & Theatre
Opening Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.
Description
The University of North Alabama's Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of theatre beginning in fall 2027. This appointment is a nine-month position with full benefits. The department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to a collaborative and active production season. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2026. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Job Duties
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
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must 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.
For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
Faculty Benefit Summary
For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.
Health Insurance
UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36
+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78
+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72
+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24
Dental Insurance
UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61
Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68
Life Insurance
UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra.As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.
Retirement Plans
The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.
Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025
Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.
Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits
The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.
Remission of Tuition and Fees
UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.
Paid Time Off
Annual Leave - Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.
Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.
Paid Holidays - Faculty are eligible for paid holidays.
Miscellaneous Benefits
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Do you have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in theatre or a related field?
02
Do you have demonstrated college-level teaching experience in theatre or closely related disciplines?
03
Do you have an active, professional and/or creative record in theatre?
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This position is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship (H1B, OPT, etc.) ?
Required Question
Employer University of North Alabama
Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way
Florence, Alabama, 35632