Adjunct Faculty-Theatre and Film (Spring 2026)

Jacksonville State University

Adjunct Faculty Position Theatre and Film

The Theatre and Film Department within Jacksonville State Universitys College of Arts Humanities and Sciences is seeking an adjunct faculty member to instruct in-person and online courses.

Department Information

The mission of the Department of Theatre and Film is to provide a strong liberal arts education while promoting respect for and appreciation of the arts of both theatre and film. Through an academically rigorous and supportive creative environment we cultivate critical thinking analysis and skills for artistic expression needed to build a career while providing opportunities for higher level development within our students chosen specialties. We also seek to produce a multifaceted high quality and challenging theatrical experience on our stages to enrich the university and surrounding communities.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9900 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 bachelors masters 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 JSUs commitment to excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree appropriate for the discipline or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
• Experience with in-person hybrid or online instruction

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)

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