Writing the Genre Film- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

About the role

The College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University seeks adjunct faculty members to teach part-time, face-to-face courses at the Phoenix campus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
• Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
• Audit and assess student performance to mentor classroom success and prepare them for their chosen career path.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Requirements

• Minimum: Master of Fine Arts in Film Production or Screenwriting from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years professional experience within the film industry.

What You Will Bring

• Master of Fine Arts in Film Production or Screenwriting from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years professional experience within the film industry.

Benefits

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Pay

Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 semester (Class start date 09/08/2026).

Schedule

Course: Writing the Genre Film - Understanding genre conventions and tropes is critical to a screenwriter’s success. This course combines script analysis with the practice of writing short scripts for a variety of genres.