Adjunct MFA Screenwriting Workshop Instructor

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission after one year of_em

403(b) retirement plan contributions

Credit union membership

Job summary

Manhattanville University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach the MFA Screenwriting Workshop (ENW-5003) in the Arts & Humanities department. The course runs 1/19/27 through 5/7/27 and must be taught in-person on the Manhattanville Campus.

Potential for future adjunct employment after a successful Fall semester. The role requires a graduate degree in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, or related field and prior teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree is required in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Film or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present learning opportunities.
• Post assignment grades in Brightspace regularly for progress tracking.
• Communicate with Academic Writing Program Coordinator about course progress and needs.
• Hold two office hours per week (in-person or online).
• Be familiar with College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Brightspace LMS familiarity

Education

Graduate degree in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Film or other relevant field

Job description

Manhattanville University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach the MFA Screenwriting Workshop (ENW-5003) in the Arts & Humanities department. The course runs 1/19/27 through 5/7/27 and must be taught in-person on the Manhattanville Campus.

Potential for future adjunct employment after a successful Fall semester. The role requires a graduate degree in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, or related field and prior teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level.