Rank Open Faculty; Entertainment Industry

The University of North Alabama’s David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry invites applications for Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Entertainment Industry beginning August 15, 2027. This position may be filled as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or a Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.   Sponsorship is not available for this position.The standard teaching load is twelve (12) credit hours per semester.  The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching undergraduate courses in multiple areas of the music business, audio recording, and/or live concert technology. Proficiency in Pro Tools and other DAW software is preferred but not required. Course assignments will take the successful candidate’s experience into account. Professionals and academics with all types of music business or audio technology experience are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain excellence in teaching and develop and maintain an agenda of research and/or creative activities relevant in the field. They will also serve as a faculty advisor and mentor, actively supporting and guiding undergraduate students pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.  The successful candidate will be instrumental in student recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement activities, and will make service contributions to the department and within the School of the Arts.  Applicants for the tenure-track, assistant professor level must hold a terminal degree in a discipline related to the entertainment industry. ABD candidates close to completion of a doctorate or applicants who hold a master’s degree in a related field and appropriate teaching and professional experience will be considered for the position, but at the rank of lecturer in a non-tenure-track appointment.  University-level teaching and industry experience is preferred.  Applicants must upload a cover letter and a curriculum vitae illustrating successful undergraduate teaching in multiple areas of the music business, audio recording, and/or live concert technology at the time of application, as well as provide contact information including email addresses for at least three academic/professional references.  Transcripts are also required.  

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained will be required of the successful candidate, however unofficial copies are accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected]. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. 
 
Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. 
 
For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.