ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE, Writing for Television (Drama), College of Communication
About the Position
The Department of Film and Television at Boston University’s College of Communication is seeking an Associate Professor of the Practice in the area of writing for Television with an emphasis on scripted drama.
Duties require teaching three courses (or multiple sections of one course) per semester, at the undergraduate and graduate level. Possible courses would include offerings in the Television writing curriculum such as Writing One-Hour Drama or Writing Television Pilots. Department faculty are also encouraged to propose and develop new courses in their field of expertise.
Application Instructions
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.
Applicants should submit a resume or CV, the names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter that includes a teaching philosophy. Applicants may also send representative samples of professional work. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS, since they will not be returned.
This is a non-tenure track position. Deadline for applications is October l, 2019.
Materials should be sent to:
Aimee McCarron, Dept. Administrator
Department of Film and TelevisionCollege of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Electronic applications may be sent to ftsearch@bu.edu.
Questions may be directed to Professor Paul Schneider at FtvChair@bu.edu or 617-353-3483. All inquiries will be kept confidential. This position is subject to budgetary approval by the Provost.
Required Skills
Qualified applicants will be distinguished practitioners with a national reputation and an enthusiasm for teaching. An advanced degree and teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.