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Assistant Professor in Writing for Film and Television

Employer
Emerson College
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 24, 2020

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Communications, Film & Video
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

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Assistant Professor in Writing for Film and Television

Emerson College
Department of Visual and Media Arts
Two Positions: Assistant Professor in Writing for Film and Television



The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in writing for film and television. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through ongoing engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to scholarship, creative work, teaching, and service. The appointment begins August 19, 2021.

Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the College's intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of equity excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.

The Department of Visual and Media Arts is a vibrant and engaged community of artists, creators and scholars, with over 100 full and part-time faculty members and over 1700 students in five degree programs. The department offers BA degrees in Media Studies and Media Production, a BFA in Media Production, an MFA in Film and Media Art, a low residency MFA in Writing Film and Television, and liberal arts courses in art history.

Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. The college enrolls over 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students from 52 countries and all 50 states.

The focus of one of these positions is comedy writing. The primary responsibility for this position will be teaching in the BFA in Comedic Arts program, which includes classes in comedy writing for television, comedy writing for late night, webisodes, short film and video.

The second position is defined more broadly as writing for film and/or television, with a primary responsibility for teaching a range of introductory-to-advanced undergraduate classes and MFA-level graduate classes on campus and online in screenwriting for television, features, short film, and emerging media.
Film and television writing courses also serve students from across the College. Additional responsibilities for both faculty positions include academic advising, student mentorship, support for admissions, and serving on department, school, and college committees.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidates will have an MFA degree in screenwriting or a related field, professional experience writing for film and/or television (specific credits writing for comedy for one position), and some experience teaching screenwriting or television writing at the college level in a diverse college environment. Candidates must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, or faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Experience in creating authentic narratives about underrepresented communities is desirable. A strong commitment to undergraduate education beyond the classroom is essential.

Candidates should be able to address issues of race and representation in all of their courses. Our ideal candidate will also possess a keen and developed awareness of the issues around diversity, inclusion, and equity within the media industries, the teaching profession, and the classroom. Candidate should have facility with culturally responsive screenwriting pedagogies and approaches, and possess a fluid overall pedagogy that is able to adapt and expand as the cultural conversation around representation, privilege-based difference, and inclusive excellence continues to evolve.

To Apply:
Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for three references. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, but the position remains open until filled. Click here to apply.



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About Us
Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.

Diversity Statement
Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

Annual Clery Report
n accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.



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Emerson College enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 49 states and more than 70 countries. Its main campus is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources such as the Office of Internationalization & Equity, the Social Justice Center, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

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