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Professor of Practice, Film-Department of Film and Media Arts
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Position Number: 5185600
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Professor of Practice, Film-Department of Film and Media Arts

Job #: 077650
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Hours:
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts invites applications for a three-year renewable contract appointment as Non-Tenure Track Professor of Practice (Film Program), to begin August 2024.

The faculty member will bring scriptwriting expertise and industry connections directly to the classroom. The faculty member will participate in departmental meetings and be assigned other duties as needed.

The Department of Film and Media Arts is a leading academic center for the education of media artists and professionals. Our programs offer students valuable studio experiences in well-equipped facilities, complemented by rigorous academic studies and comprehensive courses covering media arts history, diverse theory, and contemporary issues.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Screenwriting, Creative Writing, or recent significant professional experience at the very highest level. At least 2 years of teaching experience and at least 10 years of experience in the field will be given preference. We seek a scriptwriter with outstanding storytelling skills, in-depth knowledge of dramatic structure and great understanding of multiple platforms and genres, with professional experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent teaching skills, and professional practice. A record of creative activity in screenwriting is expected. We welcome candidates who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty in regard to race, gender and ethnicity.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Experience teaching multiple forms of scriptwriting.
Long term professional work as a screenwriter.
Thorough understanding of film production process both independent and mainstream.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, and to excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities:
In addition:
Successful candidate will fully participate in the life of the department and program and contribute to our educational mission.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104326

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