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Assistant Teaching Professor

Employer
Drexel University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 8, 2022

Job Details

Job Summary

The Drexel University Department of Cinema & Television in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design in Philadelphia is looking for an accomplished professional Screenwriter who is ready to pass on their accumulated knowledge and experience to our eager, talented, and ambitious students. The Screenwriting & Playwriting program seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position with expectations for inspiring teaching, contemporary industry expertise, and leadership potential.

Essential Functions
  • Teach a selection of undergraduate courses in the Screenwriting & Playwriting Program including, but not limited to Screenwriting I, Screenwriting II, Entertainment Storytelling Fundamentals, and Writing the Short Film.
  • Develop courses and course content for the Program.
  • Other teaching and mentoring duties in the Cinema & Television Department as assigned.
  • Develop and maintain industry relationships supporting curriculum, student co-ops, and creative collaborations with the university’s Screenwriting & Playwriting Program.
  • Assist in the programs’ administration including student recruitment, program and curriculum development and revisions, course evaluation, and raising awareness of the programs’ activities.
  • Serve on committees for the college and university, maintain involvement in appropriate professional organizations.
  • Engage in creative activities within the industry.
  • Mentor and advise Screenwriting and Playwriting students in industry networking and careers.
  • Other service activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Screenwriting and Film & Television or related specialty.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Demonstrable professional writing credits.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in an applicable field.
  • College-level teaching experience.
Physical Demands
  • Add if applicable for posting
Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Aug 8 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 31 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

Company

Drexel University

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel University is an urban research university that integrates education, scholarship, diverse partnerships, and our global community to address society’s most pressing challenges through an inclusive learning environment, immersive experiential learning, external partnerships, transdisciplinary and applied research, and creative activity. We prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change

Drexel University II

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