Tenure-Track Dramatic Writing: Theatre, Screen & New Media

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College, part of the City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track/tenured Associate Professor in Dramatic Writing beginning Fall 2027. The department combines traditional playwriting with new media and performance, mentoring students across stage and screen.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced playwriting and screenwriting, as well as general education theatre courses, while developing an active

Qualifications

• MFA in Dramatic Writing or PhD/DFA in Theatre by Aug 26, 2027.
• Ability to teach playwriting and screenwriting at all levels.
• Commitment to innovative, AI-aware pedagogy and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach major courses in playwriting and screenwriting at introductory and advanced levels.
• Teach general education courses in theatre for non‑majors.
• Teach other theatre courses on new play development, public speaking and business of the arts.
• Address AI pedagogy challenges and opportunities in the classroom.
• Maintain an active creative work/research agenda and engage in service.

Skills

Playwriting

Screenwriting

Digital streaming media

Immersive theatre

New media storytelling

Pedagogy of dramatic writing

AI pedagogy

Education

MFA in Dramatic Writing

PhD/DFA in Theatre

Job description

Lehman College, part of the City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenure-track/tenured Associate Professor in Dramatic Writing beginning Fall 2027. The department combines traditional playwriting with new media and performance, mentoring students across stage and screen.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced playwriting and screenwriting, as well as general education theatre courses, while developing an active