TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN FILM AND MEDIA ARTS

TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN FILM AND MEDIA ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, THEATRE, AND FILM About the Position: The Department of Music, Theatre, and Film at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for a dynamic and visionary educator and practitioner of Film and Media Arts, who will teach, mentor, and inspire students preparing for careers in creative entertainment industries. The successful candidate will bring expertise in film production and directing, and a contemporary understanding of the changing aspects of the production process and the field, including the emergence of AI usage in film production.

Responsibilities

Engage in creative activity/research, teaching and service as part of the Theatre Program, which offers majors in Theatre with concentrations in Film and Media Arts, Design and Technology, and Performance. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the areas of video production, film producing, and film studies. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester. Faculty are expected to actively engage in recruiting events, in public presentations of student work, and to meaningfully contribute to departmental productions.

Qualifications

M.F.A/M.A./Ph.D. in Film and Video Production, Film Studies/Communication, or a related field and an ability to effectively develop, produce, shoot, and complete video and film projects, as well as highly effective instruction in undergraduate courses related to film and media arts. Ideal candidates should have experience in college teaching related to film and video production, film studies, and media arts. Additional experience in the contemporary producing and directing business of film is a plus. Candidates who are near completing their degree requirements will be considered; however, all degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2027, to be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Appointment Date: August 2, 2027 About the College: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville has nine departments, supporting fifteen bachelor’s degree programs, five master’s programs, one Ph.D. program, and eight certificate programs. The college also has a number of interdisciplinary minors, including Global Studies; Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies; Justice and Equity Studies; and Game Design and Development. Our class sizes are relatively small, and our faculty are committed to students’ success. Our college is housed across three separate buildings on campus, including the newly refurbished Morton Hall, with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research and creative activity.

Applicants may find more information about the College, the University, and Huntsville on the College's webpage . About the University: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes.

Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future.

Learn more about the University on the UAH website. About Huntsville: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama.

From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. More information about our city is available on the City of Huntsville website . Application Procedure and Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 12, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format, via email, to the department's senior staff assistant, Michele Pullum at [email protected] . 1) Cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Statement of teaching philosophy 4) Statement of creative activity and scholarly work 5) Links to 3 completed film projects 6) List of three references with contact info (finalists will be asked for letters of recommendation) Please refer to the log number 27-28-418 when applying.