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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 13 hours ago

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of MEDIA, ART & DESIGN / Screenwriting / UMKC School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking an Assistant Professor in fiction screenwriting for its Department of Media, Art and Design. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in screenwriting, maintain an active creative practice, and participate in departmental service.

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Responsibilities

Teach primarily undergraduate courses in screenwriting

Maintain an active creative practice in fiction screenwriting

Participate in service to the department, school, and university

Teach undergraduate introductory courses in short-form screenwriting

Teach advanced courses in feature screenwriting

Teach and mentor graduate students in the screenwriting track within the interdisciplinary Creative Writing and Media Arts M.F.A. program

Develop and teach new Topics in Screenwriting courses

Qualification

M.F.A.Ph.D. in screenwritingTeaching screenwritingCreative practice in screenwritingArtistic achievement in screenwritingMentoring graduate studentsDeveloping new courses

Required

An M.F.A. or Ph.D. in screenwriting or a related field by August 1, 2026 is required

Three years of experience teaching screenwriting at the college level is preferred

Candidates should have a record of artistic achievement specific to screenwriting, such as recognition in juried competitions, optioned screenplays, or produced screenplays that have screened theatrically, on streaming platforms, or in other selective venues

The successful candidate will be expected to continue to gain juried recognition for their screenwriting work

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

Discounted tuition at all four UM System campuses for employees and qualifying dependents

Retirement contributions that add to your bottom line

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M