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University of Michigan

Associate Professor - Screenwriting job in Ann Arbor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$85,754 / year median in Michigan

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Ann Arbor, Michigan•

MI University of Michigan Employer:

University of Michigan Job Ref:

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Country:

United States State:

Michigan•

MI City:

Ann Arbor Zip Code:

48109 Associate Professor•

Screenwriting University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

College of Literature, Science, and the

Arts:

Film, Television, and Media Location University of Michigan•

Ann Arbor Description Job Description:

Film, Television, and Media, Associate Professor, University of Michigan The Department of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to teach in the screenwriting ﬁeld to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the level of Associate Professor, with tenure. The Department of Film, Television, and Media oﬀers a variety of courses in screenwriting and television writing that build on the University of Michigan's long and distinguished dramatic writing tradition. With a team of talented and produced screenwriters as lecturers and a variety of unique resources (including a vast library of scripts in the Donald Hall Collection, the James Gindin Visiting Artist Series, and the Peter and Barbara Benedek Artist in Residence Program), the Screenwriting sub major at Michigan provides students with a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished teachers and an array of A-List Hollywood and Independent artists.

Qualifications Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach upper-level screenwriting courses and electives, direct the Screenwriting Program, maintain an active record of writing and production, and contribute to the self-governance of the Department and the College. Required Qualiﬁcations: MFA or equivalent Strong record of produced and optioned work Extensive teaching experience at a major university Evidence of leadership experience Demonstrated commitment to program building/fundraising