AS - Assistant Professor Renewable Contract - Theatre Dance Costume - 525493
AS - Assistant Professor Renewable Contract - Theatre Dance Costume - 525493
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Job Description
Department/Organization
204271 Theatre and Dance
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
This nontenure renewablecontract Assistant Professor position will teach costume technology classes in construction patterning and/or related crafts mentor students through the production process and supervise Costume Studio work and employees (professional staff graduate and undergraduate students).
Detailed Position Information
This nontenure renewablecontract Assistant Professor position will teach costume technology classes in construction patterning and/or related crafts mentor students through the production process and supervise Costume Studio work and employees (professional staff graduate and undergraduate students). The Department of Theatre and Dance typically produces 1012 productions per academic year supported by the costume studio. All renewable contract assistant professors are expected to engage in service/academic citizenship appropriate to their area and expertise. Additionally they are expected to maintain a good level of performance in the classroom and/or other appropriate instructional settings and to contribute to the overall instructional effectiveness of the academic programs in which they have assigned duties. Teaching a minimum of two classes per semester while supervising the Costume Studio work 1:005:00 MF is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts degree and evidence of advanced patternmaking and construction skills to include flat pattern draping costume construction tailoring dyeing theatre crafts and millinery. Record of successful teaching at the college and/or university level. Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusive pedagogical approaches and a record of work using diverse and collaborative perspectives. Professional experience is highly desirable. Good communication and organizational skills are imperative as several productions may be in process at the same time.
Preferred Qualifications
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
This threeyear renewable position begins August 16 2025. A review will begin February 15 2025 and remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a portfolio or website highlighting their technical skills (pattern making fitting tailoring etc.
About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
As the largest college at The University we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.
With nationally recognized programs and awardwinning faculty our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include stateoftheart laboratories research centers and performance venues providing students with handson learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.
The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa Alabama named one of Travel Leisures 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nations premier universities UA offers bachelors masters and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1400 acres of treelined academic core campus and over 300 stateofthe art facilities UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023 the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39000 students including more than 8200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this the University made Forbes list of Americas Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazines list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Reviews list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation UA saw a 21 increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015 UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space over 150 new researchintensive faculty signature research areas (e.g. The Alabama Research Institutes) and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2100 faculty and over 4500 staff with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award the nations most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a preemployment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age genetic information disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. EEO is the Law
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