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Adjunct Faculty, Screenwriting

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School of Communication

Part-Time

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.

• Master’s degree in screenwriting, filmmaking, or closely related field.

• MFA in Screenwriting or Filmmaking

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

Open until filled

No

06/27/2024

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

$1,422-$1,794 per credit