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BCAS - Department Chair in Theatre and Dance - 527687
The University of Alabama invites applications for the position of Chair in its Department of Theatre and Dance, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek a distinguished visionary leader and artist educator with strong administrative experience during a pivotal moment of growth and change, as the department opens the state-of-the-art Smith Family Center for the Performing Arts.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS) - 527737
Primary duties will include teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate MIS and/or Cyber Security courses, engaging in research that results in published articles in top peer-reviewed journals in their field, and performing service as assigned by the department, college, and university.
BCAS - Assistant Professor of Microbiology in Biological Sciences - 527650
The department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in Microbiology, as part of a microbiology focused cluster hire. The appointment will begin on August 15, 2026.
BCAS - Associate or Full Professor of Microbiology in Biological Sciences - 527688
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for a position at the Associate/Full Professor level in Microbiology, as part of a microbiology focused cluster hire. The appointment will begin on August 16, 2026.
BCAS - Assistant Professor of Planetary Processes in Geological Sciences - 527641
The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Planetary Processes.
BCAS - Instructor of History - 527556
The Department of History at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time renewable contract Instructor position. The appointment will begin with a one-year contract followed by the possibility of renewal. The expected start date for this position is August 15, 2026.
SW - Endowed Academic Chair for Social Work and Health - Full Professor – Tenure/Tenure Track - 527571
The School of Social Work at The University of Alabama invites nominations and applications for the Endowed Academic Chair for Social Work and Health. Applicants should be eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure. The position is a nine-month, full time, academic appointment. We seek a colleague with a doctorate in social work or a related discipline who has: an exceptionally strong record of scholarship in the field of health, with a particular focus on promoting health equity and supporting vulnerable groups, ideally across the lifespan; evidence of interdisciplinary or interprofessional collaboration; a vibrant history of ongoing mentorship with colleagues and students; meaningful work in social determinants of health and community-based approaches; and an ongoing chronicled narrative of externally funded research. Review of applications begins December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. This is not a remote position.
Renewable Contract Instructor in Applied Statistics - 527547
Teach undergraduate and graduate (Master’s level) courses, committee service and program leadership. Position will be responsible for teaching four (4) courses per semester, including large lecture sections of introductory statistics. Sufficient knowledge of statistical software, such as Python, R, and SAS, is required for teaching purposes. Experience with database management, Tableau and/or Power BI will also be beneficial.
Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Exercise Science- Tenure/Tenure Track-527456
The exercise science faculty in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama invite applications to fill a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor rank (commensurate with experience) in exercise science to begin August 16, 2026.
Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of School Psychology, ESPRMC - Tenure/Tenure Track - 527498
The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at The University of Alabama invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2026.
BCAS- Assistant Professor in Probability or Mathematical Statistics in Mathematics- 527499
The Department of Mathematics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position Assistant Professor in Probability or Mathematical Statistics. The appointment will begin on August 16, 2026.
Edu - Clinical Assistant Professor of Secondary Social Studies – Renewable Contract-527434
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Alabama is seeking a full-time, clinical assistant professor of secondary social studies education (grades 6-12).
Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership - Tenure/Tenure Track-527451
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for an associate/assistant professor of Educational Leadership with a specific research focus on Educational Law, or Educational Economics & Finance in K-12 context.
BCAS- Assistant Professor of Italian, in Modern Languages and Classics - 527459
The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Italian starting August 16, 2026. The successful applicant will serve as Italian Language Program Director with an area of specialization in comparative literature and translations studies.
BCAS- Assistant Professor of Organometallic Chemistry, in Chemistry & Biochemistry - 527460
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in organometallic chemistry to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 16, 2026.
BCAS - Renewable Contract Research Assistant Professor and Curator of Paleontology - 527461
The Department of Museum Research and Collections within UA Museums at the University of Alabama is searching for a Renewable Contract Research Assistant Professor and Curator of Paleontology with a start date of August of 2026. Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience in Paleontological Research and teaching experience in related fields.
Law - Part-Time Temporary Faculty - 519514
The University of Alabama School of Law is seeking applicants for adjunct teaching positions.

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Non-Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 3 days. Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 7 days.

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