Assistant/Associate Professor of Writing for Film and Television

Snyder School of Cinema Media Arts Position Rank and Status This full-time teaching position is anticipated to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commensurate with the candidate's experience, scholarly record, and qualifications. Qualifications and Duties The Snyder School of Cinema Media Arts seeks candidates with recognized industry experience and achievement within writing for film, television, and/or related forms of visual storytelling. While a terminal degree is preferred, preference will be given to applicants with significant professional experience and a desire to remain industry-active in their field. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and student mentorship, coupled with a genuine desire to integrate their Christian faith into course content and subsequent delivery. They should be equipped to teach current professional practices, techniques, histories, formats, theories, and adaptable skills to prepare students for a diversity of writing formats in order to best prepare them for their careers. While the primary goal of the Writing for Film and Television major is to produce quality storytellers by fostering individual voices and perspectives, the Snyder School also desires to equip students to understand the 360-degrees which surrounds the art…the business of entertainment. Responsibilities extend beyond teaching, including active participation in the development and growth of the Writing for Film and Te