Associate Professor w​/tenure

Position: Associate Professor w/ tenure
Extended Site Maintenance We are performing updates and maintenance to improve the applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable from Saturday, October 3, at 9:00 p.m. ET through Sunday, October 4, at 8:00 a.m. ET. During this outage period, applications for job postings cannot be submitted.

How to Apply

In addition to applying on careers.umich.edu, applications should be submitted to .Materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, samples of creative work (a maximum of 40 written pages and/or links or files of creative work produced), teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three letters recommenders. Letter will be requested after the first round of review.

Who We Are The Department of Film, Television, and Media offers a variety of courses in screenwriting and television writing that build on the University of Michigan's long and distinguished dramatic writing tradition. With a team of talented and produced screenwriters as lecturers and a variety of unique resources (including a vast library of scripts in the Donald Hall Collection, the James Gindin Visiting Artist Series, and the Peter and Barbara Benedek Artist in Residence Program), the Screenwriting sub major at Michigan provides students with a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished teachers and an array of A-List Hollywood and Independent artists.

Job Summary The Department of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to teach in the screenwriting field to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the level of Associate Professor, with tenure.

Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will teach upper-level screenwriting courses and electives, direct the Screenwriting Program, maintain an active record of writing and production, and contribute to the self-governance of the Department and the College.

Required Qualifications
* MFA or equivalent

Strong record of produced and optioned work Extensive teaching experience at a major university

Evidence of leadership experience

Demonstrated commitment to program building/fundraising

Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form, and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Final date to receive applications

Review of dossiers will begin on November 1, 2026; applications received after October 30, 2026 may not receive full consideration.

U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID282260

Working Title Associate Professor w/ tenure

Job Title ASSOC PROFESSOR Work Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MIModes of Work
Onsite

Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary

RegularFLSA Status Exempt Organizational  Group College Of LsaDepartmentLSA Film,Television,and Media Posting Begin/End Date8/27/2026 - 10/30/2026

Career Interest
Instructional - Regular