Assistant Professor of Screen Writing- Film and Media Arts/ English

• M.F.A. or other terminal degree in screenwriting, creative writing, or a related field
• Evidence of successful college-level teaching
• Ability to teach screenwriting at the freshmen and sophomore levels and to develop and teach upper-division and graduate courses related to writing for a range of media forms
• A record of creative work, evidence of which may include produced credits and significant screenings at festivals, on major streaming platforms, or for broadcast; writing contest successes; and published works such as long- and short-form fiction and creative nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels, hybrid media projects, and video games.
• Interest in and evidence of potential for securing external grants and funding.

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• An application letter, not to exceed two pages, addressing the position’s required qualifications, the candidate’s current and future plans for creative work, and the candidate’s approach to teaching.
• A current CV including names and contact information for three references.
• Portfolio of creative work.