Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor, Film Production; Cinematic Arts & Theatre

The University of North Alabama’s Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor beginning in fall 2024 in the area of film production. This appointment is a nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to produce creative work while maintaining excellence in teaching; develop and maintain an agenda of research and/or creative activities relevant in the field; perform recruiting activities for the department; attend faculty and other meetings; mentor students in the department; contribute to department curriculum development; manage department equipment and facilities; and foster diversity and inclusion among students. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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 boasts deep and influential roots in music history, particularly in genres such as rock and roll, southern rock, and the blues. Our faculty position in the arts offers a unique opportunity to engage with and contribute to this thriving creative community, where tradition and innovation intersect to create a dynamic and inspiring environment for both educators and students alike.

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. Our department is home to the prestigious George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, Alabama’s longest-running film festival, which annually attracts a diverse array of filmmakers from all corners of the globe. UNA is also the current host of the highly-regarded Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival, a competitive platform where thousands of high school students showcase their theatrical talents, fostering the next generation of performing artists in the region.

Responsibilities include – Teaching and Mentorship: Teach a 12-credit hour course load per semester; Courses include, but are not limited to, the areas of cinema appreciation, screenwriting, cinematography, film production, video editing, and film directing; Mentor students and assist with their academic and creative projects; Collaborate with film and theatre faculty on experiential learning courses; and provide on-set supervision for off-campus film projects, which may require flexible hours. Creative Work and Research: Continue to produce creative work relevant to the field; and develop and maintain an active research agenda. Departmental Contributions: Attend faculty and departmental meetings; Contribute to curriculum development; Manage department equipment and facilities with student equipment room workers; Perform recruiting activities for the department; Assist with the annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival; Engage in additional duties tailored to the candidate’s strengths and departmental needs; and foster diversity and inclusion among program students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: Proficiency in film production techniques; Understanding of non-linear editing systems and post-production software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects); Familiarity with cinematography equipment (Sony, Canon, ARRI Alexa); and additional experience with AI technology and software (ChatGPT, Midjourney, RunwayML) is advantageous.

Minimum qualifications for this position include a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in film production or a related field is required; ABD candidates may be considered provided degree has been conferred by the start date of appointment; Experience in teaching film production disciplines is required; and a proven professional track record in film production is required.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4386941/tenure-track-assistant-associate-professor-of-film-production. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and creative portfolio (links to a maximum of three works with your role clearly indicated) at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. In addition, this position requires submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which may be found here – https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/employment/deistatements.pdf.

Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be 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, an official 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. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email 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. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. The diversity statement, creative portfolio, and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded. Please use the “Other Document 1” attachment heading to upload the creative portfolio.

If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email employment@una.edu and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response.