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.
To enable students to achieve their greatest potential, CAHS emphasizes excellence in teaching in every department, with dynamic and caring faculty whose work in the classroom is bolstered by research, scholarship, artistic creation, and service activities. Through the work of its faculty and students, CAHS enhances the cultural, intellectual, and social life of Jacksonville State University, the local community, and Northeast Alabama.
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. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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