Assistant Professor of Instruction, Screenwriting and Producing

Duties & Responsibilities

Teach at the undergraduate and graduate level in areas assigned including television and cinema writing and/or producing/development in various genres and forms.

Engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.

Supervise and advise and mentor students.

Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.

Commit to continuing professional development.

Provide service to the college, profession and community.

Actively follow and promote Columbia College Chicago policies.

Required Qualifications

• MFA, Doctorate or other terminal degree in film and television with an emphasis on screenwriting and producing.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience and college teaching experience are highly desirable, including significant professional experience in some of the following areas:
• Television writing (episodic, serialized, streaming)
• Feature or short film writing (produced or optioned scripts)
• Television or film producing and development
• Creative production of scripted series, web series, or streaming content
• Experience working in writers’ rooms or development environments
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and advise undergraduate and graduate students

Application

To apply for this position, submit the following materials online:

• A letter outlining the applicant’s background, qualifications, and vision for the position.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three references.

Additional Information

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.

About The College

Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit college for creatives serving over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Columbia College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Located in downtown Chicago’s South Loop, the College is centered in one of the world's most lively urban cultural areas. Its many competitive advantages include its strong reputation in the creative industries, outstanding faculty and passionate students, impressive technological and physical resources, and a sincere commitment to bringing diverse voices and experiences into proximity with each other to shape new forms of creative practice.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.