Workshop-Style Screenwriting & Production Lecturer

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for anticipated academic teaching positions in Film and Media Studies for Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, with potential Summer 2027. Positions range from 33% to 100% time to accommodate curricular needs.

The department seeks instructors to teach production and screenwriting, with hands-on, workshop-based approaches and room for new iterations based on instructor interest.

Qualifications

• MFA degree in Film, Television, or related Media Practices, or at least five years of professional experience.
• Preferred: teaching at college/university level with strong evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in production and screenwriting for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Possibly teach in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; opportunities for Summer 2027.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course design.

Education

MFA degree in Film, Television, or related Media Practices

Five years of professional experience

Job description

University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for anticipated academic teaching positions in Film and Media Studies for Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, with potential Summer 2027. Positions range from 33% to 100% time to accommodate curricular needs.

The department seeks instructors to teach production and screenwriting, with hands-on, workshop-based approaches and room for new iterations based on instructor interest.