Universityof Colorado – College of Arts & Media

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

The Department of Film & Television invites dynamicteacher/scholar applicants for a full-time tenure track, Assistant Professor position in Screenwriting for Film and Television. The position willbegin in August 2019 and will have a 40/40/20 split between research, teachingand service. The teaching load consists of five courses per academic year.

Denver is growing incubator for Creative Industries and a cultural hubfor media innovation, and the Department of Film & Television is agrowing and collegial department that offers a B.F.A. in Film and Television.Our program is rigorous and involves students in all aspects ofproduction. Students graduate from this program with an extensiveportfolio of films and television projects. The department continues toevolve in tandem with the changing industry and we are looking for a person whois aware of both the current industry trends as well as new models of production,visibility and distribution models. The department is particularly interestedin qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, industryexperience and expertise, to the diversity and excellence in our academiccommunity.

The University of Colorado Denver is comprised of therecently-consolidated Denver Campus and the Anschutz Medical Campus. Theconsolidated university confers more graduate degrees each year than any otherhigher education institution in Colorado, offers over 130 degree programs in 13schools and colleges, and brings in nearly $400 million annually in sponsoredresearch.

The Denver Campus is located downtown next to a vibrant commercial andcultural district, three major professional sports venues, the DenverConvention Center, and city and state government offices. The Denver Campus hasan enrollment of over 15,000 learners, with a highly diverse studentpopulation. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain theexcellence of the University and to offer students richly varied disciplines,perspectives and ways of learning.

The successfulcandidate will be primarily responsible for teaching courses related toscreenwriting for both fiction and non-fiction, and should have extensive filmand television writing experience. Candidates who are able to integratemultiple production specialties (i.e. writing, editing, lighting, sound design)are highly desirable. 

With purpose in its role as acreative catalyst in a public urban research university, The College of Arts& Media seeks faculty in the Departments of Music and EntertainmentStudies, Film & Television and Visual Arts--who will be a diversegroup--representing varied gender, racial,ethnic, sexual, and class identities.

The College of Arts & Media(CAM) envisions a world made smaller, and more fully human, by the artist’s,designer’s and scholar’s interpretations of thehuman experience. CAM students enroll with passion for creative expression. Thegoal of the faculty, staff, alumni and community partners is to send them outinto the world confident of purpose, ready to succeed. CAM studentsacquire the skills they need to excel in an academically rigorous, experientiallearning environment energized by creative exchange, real-world experience anddiversity of voice.

In addition to having notable andrelevant specialization(s) in research and creative work, candidates will haveprofessional affinities and the motivation to also teach, lead, model andconduct research and creative work across the three departments in CAM (musicindustries, film & tv and visual arts). Experience and/or aptitude inprofessional practice* is prime criteria for consideration, and anawareness/involvement to assure CAM graduates are future-ready to enter thecreative industries. The expectations for all faculty hires will be civicengagement (to advance opportunities for students and attainment for facultyresearch and creative work), participation in student recruitment, and to beactive and dynamic citizens of a culture that engages broadly with thecommunity.

*persuasive speaking, networking, leadership, critical thinking,creative thinking, clear writing, project management, technological skills,financial and business, entrepreneurial skills, interpersonal

Salary and Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

The Universityof Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment forour faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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Diversityand Equity:

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TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Reviewof applications will begin on February 15, 2019. Applicants who apply afterthis date may or may not be considered.

MinimumQualifications:

• Successful candidates must have an M.F.A. orPh.D. in film or a related field at the time of appointment, or equivalentprofessional experience.
• An active creative/research agenda and supportingevidence is essential.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of students,colleagues, and community members is also essential.
• Must also possess the ability to maintain aclimate that is collegial, respects and values diversity, treats faculty, staffand learners fairly, and that is hospitable to creativity and innovation.

PreferredQualifications: 

• Highly sought after candidates will possess acombination of both college teaching experience and real world, mediaproduction experience. 
• Candidates with a noteworthy and recognizedbackground in the film and television industry are also highly desirable. 
• We especially seek candidates with experienceworking with and mentoring underrepresented groups.