Assistant Professor of Practice (CT), Writer-Producer, School of TFTV

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice-Career Track, Writer and Producer (full-time, nontenure).

The successful candidate will be an industry professional with expertise in the creative and business aspects of contemporary film and television production. They will teach undergraduate students and demonstrate a commitment to nurturing diverse voices in media, contribute to the School's robust internship program, participate in service to the school, university, and greater community, and maintain an active career in the film and television industry. In doing so they will actively collaborate and contribute to the growth of a rising national film and television program.

Our faculty members also help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, supporting our network of alumni, and expanding collaborations within the film and television industries.

At the University of Arizona, we live our purpose, mission, and values as a land-grant university. Driven to do great things, it is our passion to transform the lives of our students and to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our state and the world. The University of Arizona is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and one of the nation's strongest public universities, offering more than 150 majors. The division of Arizona Arts serves as a gateway to visual and performing arts experiences, programs, and assets on the University of Arizona campus. We bring together esteemed academic programs in the College of Fine Arts - the Schools of Art; Dance; Music; and Theatre, Film & Television - and highly regarded arts presenting units, including Arizona Arts Live, the Center for Creative Photography, and the University of Arizona Museum of Art. At Arizona Arts, you can learn and work with people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Such opportunities are vital to a world-class university education, cutting-edge research enterprise, distinguished arts programming, and enriching workplace culture. All interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about our how we ensure excellence in the arts is inclusive by visiting arts.arizona.edu/equity.

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• Contribute to the School with an assignment of 60% teaching; 20% service; 20% professional activities.
• Teach 3 courses per semester which are aligned with candidate expertise and the programmatic needs of the school. Assigned courses may include Writing for Television, Writing the Short Screenplay, Writing the Feature Film, Screenwriting and Producing Capstones, International Film and TV Business, Professional Practices, and Producing 1 & 2.
• Participate in school and college service committees as needed.
• Actively collaborate and contribute to the growth of a rising national film and television program.
• Contribute to the School's robust internship program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to nurturing diverse voices
  in media.

• B.A. degree in film and/or television or relevant field.
• Professional expert with three or more years of recent film and/or television industry experience as a writer, producer, or creative executive.
• University-level teaching experience in film/media or record of teaching professional workshops for recognized film organizations (e.g., Collab, Film Independent, Gotham Film and Media Institute).
• Candidates with development, agency, or management experience will also be considered.

• MA, MFA, or PhD in film and/or television.
  
• Two or more years teaching undergraduate students.
  
• Experience in web series development.
  

1. A letter of interest identifying how your experiences, expertise and vision meet the qualifications for the position, and how they are relevant to the mission and values of the University of Arizona (1-3 pages)

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume

3. The names and contact of information of three recommenders

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have submitted materials by January 31, 2025. Review will continue until the position is filled.