Department Head, Theatre and Film Job at Jacksonville State University in Jackso

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Department Head, Theatre and Film

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Work type: Faculty 12-Month (annual leave accruing)
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

Jacksonville State University

Department Head, Theatre and Film

Jacksonville State University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences (CAHS) is seeking an expert teacher/scholar to serve as the Department Head for the Department of Theatre and Film. The department houses undergraduate degrees, programs, and credentials; and offers many courses in the University’s general education curriculum.

This position requires the following:

• An earned doctorate in one of the content areas managed with the Department of Theatre and Film.
• At least ten years full-time university teaching experience and an earned rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• A minimum of one year of administrative experience such as department head, assistant department head, director, assistant director, program leader/coordinator, or similar responsibility.
• The successful candidate will also have accomplishments sufficient to meet requirements of the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Theatre or Film at JSU in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and leadership philosophy statement to complete their application.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Dec 10 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 30 2025 Central Standard Time