Assistant Professor/Full Time Instructor, specializing in Screenwriting, Film, Media and Comm Dept id-12553

December 21, 2024

Job Description:

The Film, Media & Communication Department at Mount Saint Mary's University's is searching for an accomplished screenwriter/educator with extensive professional experience to join our faculty. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. The appointment would begin Fall 2024.

Degree and Teaching Experience: Interested applicants should have a terminal degree in Screenwriting and a minimum of three plus (3+) years of university level teaching experience.

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A successful candidate should have experience working in the industry (Hollywood, Independent, or International) and should have significant credits/experience in writing and development on at least two of the following platforms:

Domestic and/or global feature films
Cable and/or network television series
Streaming and/or new media

The successful hire will teach courses in Screenwriting with a focus on developing and writing long form feature scripts and/or a focus on writing hour-long TV pilots. They will also coordinate and manage our new MFA Screenwriting Degree (a joint degree with the Creative Writing Program) along with screenwriting focused concentrations and emphasis across our undergraduate and graduate programs in the Film Department.

Hiring Annual Salary range: $68,640.00 - $70,000

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Requirements:

The following skill sets are highly desirable for the position:

Adaptation of existing intellectual property to both film and television formats.
Management and collaborative development with new talent and seasoned writers.
VR/Video-game writing and other interactive/new media formats.

The successful hire will be expected to maintain a high level of professional teaching and engage in the transition of students into the entertainment industry. They should have connections to studios for student placement and the ability to recruit mentors while participating in the development of a professional transition program.

They will also be expected to serve on university committees and as an academic advisor. In addition, service to the university and the department is expected in accordance with standards in the department and faculty handbook.

MSMU provides a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education through small class size, creative collaboration, and a launch into the industry. The community is comprised of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of culturally diverse backgrounds. Applicants should be experienced with and committed to working in this diverse population.

This position requires a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-racism along with interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Candidates should submit a statement discussing how they approach DEI-A in their teaching and professional work.

Additional Information:

Questions? Please contact Chair of the Department, Charles Bunce, at CBunce@msmu.edu or Director, MFA Film and TV program, Kelby Thwaits at KThwaits@msmu.edu

Mount Saint Mary's is the only women's university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. As a leading liberal arts institution, Mount Saint Mary's provides year-round, flexible and online programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Weekend, evening and graduate programs are offered to both women and men.

Please Note:The University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student population and workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of learning.

In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to be a student or to work for the University.

Assistant Professor/Full Time Instructor, specializing in Screenwriting, Film, Media and Comm Dept id-12553

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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