Assistant Professor, Professional Practice - Content Creator and Screenwriting

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Louisiana State University New Orleans invites applications for a teaching position in the Department of Film and Theatre Arts / School of the Arts, focused on content creation and screenwriting or producing. The university seeks a distinguished practitioner with a professional record creating and developing original short-form content for online platforms, experience in screenwriting or producing and other aspects of content creation and film production, a passion for teaching, and a strong body of produced original intellectual property. Visually compelling, character-driven storytelling is encouraged.

The successful candidate will prepare students to create and edit video content for digital platforms, with attention to design, motion graphics, pacing, audience growth, viral formats, and platform algorithms. They will teach existing introductory and advanced screenwriting and/or producing courses, guide students through hands-on creative processes, and encourage innovation, design awareness, and critical thinking. The candidate will contribute to the department’s evolving curriculum and may propose and develop courses in their area of expertise. Participation in department development and graduate thesis work is possible but not required.

The position requires teaching four courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels. An advanced university degree is preferred. The position is available for Spring 2027 or until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal-record review, reference checks, and education verification.

Requirements

• Professional track record in creating and developing original short-form content for online use on various platforms.
• Experience in screenwriting or producing and other aspects of content creation and film production.
• A strong body of produced original intellectual property, including short-form work.
• Fluency in digital content creator trends, short- and long-form video ecosystems, viral formats, and platform algorithms.
• Ability to prepare students to produce and edit video content.

Nice To Haves

• Additional expertise in screenwriting for short- and long-format films or in producing narrative films.
• Background in visually compelling, character-driven storytelling.
• Advanced degree at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach existing introductory and higher-level screenwriting and/or producing courses.
• Prepare students to produce and edit video content for digital platforms.
• Guide students through hands-on creative processes and encourage innovation, design awareness, and critical thinking.
• Contribute to the department’s evolving curriculum.
• Propose and develop new courses in the candidate’s field of expertise, as encouraged.
• Participate in department development and graduate thesis work, if desired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed