Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Showrunning & Screenwriting for Media Industries, York [...]

The Film Studies Association of Canada (FSAC); Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative academic institution is seeking a dynamic Assistant Professor to lead in Showrunning and Screenwriting for Media Industries. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of storytelling across various platforms, from traditional media to emerging technologies like AR and VR. The successful candidate will not only bring a wealth of professional experience but also a strong commitment to pedagogy, enhancing educational practices through creative leadership. If you are passionate about teaching and storytelling, this position allows you to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and media creators in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in showrunning and screenwriting for various media.
• Strong commitment to teaching and enhancing student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate seminars in screenwriting and producing.
• Supervise graduate student research and develop new courses.

Skills

Showrunning

Screenwriting

Producing

Pedagogical Innovation

Curricular Development

Education

PhD in Film Studies or related field

Job description

Job Posting: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Showrunning & Screenwriting for Media Industries, York University Cinema and Media Arts

The Department of Cinema and Media Arts in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Showrunning & Screenwriting for Media Industries. This is a tenure-track appointment to the Teaching Stream to commence July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate:

• will have an established record of professional experience demonstrating exceptional skill in showrunning, screenwriting, and developing and producing narrative stories for on-screen industries.
• should have a variety of recent accomplishments (in the last five years) as Showrunner and/or Screenwriter and Producer, preferably in both:
  • established media (e.g., screenwriting and producing for serial television and/or narrative feature films)
  • emerging media (e.g., interactive media [AR, VR, gaming], transmedia platforms, web-based stories)
• must show a strong commitment to pedagogy and student success and will provide creative educational leadership in enhancing teaching and learning through curricular and pedagogical innovation in the classroom and at the program level.
• will be expected to teach undergraduate and advanced graduate seminars in screenwriting and producing; supervise graduate student research; assist in the development of new courses and programs.