Adjunct Faculty, Screenwriting

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Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Screenwriting Position Number 999972 Position Category School/Division School of Communication Department Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Screenwriting in the Department of Radio, Television, Film at Hofstra University.

Candidate should be able to teach the fundamental practices of writing for film and television in both short and feature length formats or narrative series.

In addition, the candidate should have a body of creative work in at least one of these writing practices.

The ideal candidate will:

* Have professional experience in writing for film and/or television.

* Have some teaching and/or screenwriting workshop experience.

* Have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusive in an educational environment.

Qualifications

* Master's degree in screenwriting, filmmaking, or closely related field.

Preferred Quals Summary

* MFA in Screenwriting or Filmmaking

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum vitae

* Teaching statement indicating evidence of effectiveness as an educator, including how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, in your teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.

* Email address and phone number of three professional references

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track No Date Posted 06/27/2024 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $1,422-$1,794 per credit

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.