Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Film or Assistant Professor of Professional Practice[...]

Columbia University; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the arts seeks a dynamic and dedicated educator for an open-rank position in Film, specializing in screenwriting. This role, effective July 1, 2025, invites candidates with professional experience in film and television, as well as a strong teaching background. The ideal candidate will contribute to a vibrant program that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. Join a prestigious institution that fosters creativity and innovation in the arts, and make a significant impact on the next generation of filmmakers.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching feature film screenwriting and television writing.
• Proven track record of professional success and substantial teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in screenwriting and television writing.
• Engage in creative work and contribute to the film program.

Skills

Screenwriting

Teaching Experience

Professional Experience in Film/Television

New Media

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

MFA

Job description

Field of Specialization:

Screenwriting

Position Overview

The Film Program seeks to fill an open-rank position at the rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Film (tenure-track/tenured) or Assistant Professor of Professional Practice/Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Film (practice faculty), specializing in screenwriting, effective July 1, 2025. The program aims to attract a dynamic and dedicated teacher with professional experience in the film and/or television industries and teaching experience at the graduate level. The ideal candidate will have experience working professionally and teaching feature film screenwriting and television writing. Experience in new media is also a plus.

Candidate Qualifications

• Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure-track): Must demonstrate potential for creative work and pedagogy, qualifying for future tenure consideration.
• Associate Professor of Film (tenured): Must have a record of excellence in teaching, be widely recognized for professional distinction, and show promise of further achievement.
• Assistant Professor of Professional Practice: Must demonstrate capacity for creative work and potential for continued contributions to their professional field and teaching.
• Associate Professor of Professional Practice: Must have a proven track record of professional success and substantial teaching and mentoring experience.

Institutional Context

Columbia University School of the Arts offers MFA degrees in Film, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Writing; an MA in Film Studies; and undergraduate programs in Creative Writing, Film and Media Studies, and Visual Arts.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University School of the Arts is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Compensation

Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum Degree: BA or equivalent
• Preferred Degree: MFA

Equal Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on various factors, including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated range is an estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.