Adjunct Instructor for MFA Screenwriting Workshop

About the role

Manhattanville University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a Screenwriting Workshop (ENW‑5003) in its MFA in Creative Writing Program from January 19, 2027 through May 7, 2027. The course must be taught in‑person on the Manhattanville campus. Successful performance may lead to future adjunct appointments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well‑organized classes and present other learning opportunities aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Comply with program requirements and curricular standards, including grade breakdowns and required syllabi/course elements.
• Create and share syllabus with students and the Dean’s Office; post it on Brightspace (LMS).
• Regularly post assignment grades in Brightspace for student tracking.
• Communicate regularly with the Academic Writing Program Coordinator about course progress, curricular needs, and student concerns.
• Attend Academic Writing program meetings when possible.
• Hold two hours of office hours per week (mix of in‑person and online).
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence and respond timely.
• Submit roster reconciliations, mid‑term and final grades by deadlines.
• File retention alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Subject matter expertise in screenwriting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or a similar learning management system.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate degree in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Film, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous experience teaching composition and/or academic writing at the undergraduate or graduate level (graduate level preferred).

Pay

Salary: $3,700 – $4,000 (for the semester).

Schedule

• Teaching time: 2.5 hours per week.
• Office hours: 2 hours per week.
• Work location: In‑person, Manhattanville Campus.
• Course dates: January 19, 2027 through May 7, 2027.

Benefits

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Option to make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the university credit union.