Lecturer of Screenwriting

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Film & Television department within the College of Arts & Media invites dynamic educators and creative professionals to apply to join our collaborative faculty team as a part-time Lecturer specializing in Screenwriting. This is an opportunity to inspire and empower tomorrow’s filmmakers in the heart of Denver, working alongside innovative peers in a thriving urban arts scene. The Film & Television program offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film and Television. This BFA emphasis provides intensive, practical training that requires successful completion of numerous film/TV projects, ranging from fiction to documentary. The emphasis is designed for students to progress through the semesters as a cohort. Undergraduates will work on their own projects and assist with numerous group projects. Students graduate with both a theoretical and historical perspective, as well as hands-on experience in film and television production. This program prepares students to begin their careers at entry-level positions in the film or television industry, start their personal creative journey, or continue their studies in a graduate program. We believe in the power of transformative education, hands-on learning, and creative exploration. Our BFA program cultivates storytellers with a strong technical foundation and artistic vision, preparing graduates for immediate impact in the film, television, and media industries. CU Denver's Film & Television program has been named to MovieMaker Magazine's Top 30 Best Film Schools list for the fourth consecutive year. The curriculum is sequence-based, allowing students to build on skillsets developed throughout their college career. Students often complete 20+ films/exercises on their portfolios by graduation. The program's "film cage" provides students with access to industry-standard, professional-grade cameras, sound, lighting, and grip equipment. CU Denver is the only school in the region offering a BFA in production. The program is built on a cohort-style curriculum in which students build strong bonds by working on each other's film sets, emphasizing collegiality and team-based teaching and learning. The new Acting for the Screen BFA emphasis is fully integrated with the filmmaking students. This intentional structure means acting in student films is a part of their training, fostering essential on-set collaboration between filmmakers and actors. We seek individuals with a passion for teaching and the ability to mentor and inspire students in a dynamic learning environment. If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of media makers and enrich an inclusive academic community, we want to hear from you! This is an ongoing posting for a lecturer pool. There is not a specific recruitment timeframe or hiring timeline. There may or may not be a current need for lecturers in this area. As needs arise, applications in the pool will be reviewed and candidates contacted for interview. The posting will remain open for a maximum of six (6) months. Lecturer appointments are at-will and teaching assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term.

Requirements

MFA or BA
3 years of experience in screenwriting at the professional level.
2 years of experience teaching screenwriting.

Nice To Haves

MFA
More than 3 years of experience in screenwriting at the professional level.
Experience teaching screenwriting at the college level.

Responsibilities

Teaching Load: You will teach one or two classes per semester (3-6 credit hours)
Instruction: Your focus will include screenwriting for fiction, non-fiction, and/or episodic television courses.
Inspiring and training the next cohort of filmmakers with practical, hands-on experience.
Guiding students through real-world projects, helping them develop essential technical and artistic skills.
Teaching screenwriting courses, mentoring aspiring professionals, and contributing to shaping a program known for its collegiality, creative innovation, and commitment to student growth.