Associate Professor w/ tenure
The Department of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to teach in the screenwriting field to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the level of Associate Professor, with tenure.
About the role
- Teach upper-level screenwriting courses and electives
- Direct the Screenwriting Program
- Maintain an active record of writing and production
- Contribute to the self-governance of the Department and the College
Responsibilities
- Teach upper-level screenwriting courses and electives
- Direct the Screenwriting Program
- Maintain an active record of writing and production
- Contribute to the self-governance of the Department and the College
Required Qualifications
- MFA or equivalent
- Strong record of produced and optioned work
- Extensive teaching experience at a major university
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Demonstrated commitment to program building/fundraising
Who We Are
The Department of Film, Television, and Media offers a variety of courses in screenwriting and television writing that build on the University of Michigan's long and distinguished dramatic writing tradition. With a team of talented and produced screenwriters as lecturers and a variety of unique resources (including a vast library of scripts in the Donald Hall Collection, the James Gindin Visiting Artist Series, and the Peter and Barbara Benedek Artist in Residence Program), the Screenwriting sub major at Michigan provides students with a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished teachers and an array of A-List Hollywood and Independent artists.
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates should submit their materials through careers.umich.edu and https://apply.interfolio.com/192299. Materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, samples of creative work (a maximum of 40 written pages and/or links or files of creative work produced), teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three letters recommenders. Letter will be requested after the first round of review.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Additional Information
Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form, and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.