Grad Film, Assistant Professor, Scriptwriting

NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, Graduate Division is searching for a full-time Assistant Professor in Screenwriting (tenure track) beginning in September 2025. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Candidates should have an on-going career as a screenwriter and a significant body of work of produced narrative films, episodic television and/or streaming platforms. While teaching experience at the university level is preferred, the demonstrable capacity to translate one's professional experience into dynamic teaching is also acceptable. Evidence of artistic achievement is also required. In addition to having a significant body of professional creative work, the candidate will be prepared to participate fully in the program as well as in other functions of the University, as required. Faculty members will teach 5 courses per year, advise and mentor graduate students, and participate in departmental and/or school-wide committees. Ongoing professional work is encouraged and expected. We are actively seeking applicants that have a commitment to equity-forward teaching practices and who recognize and embrace the values of inclusivity and diversity, both in the classroom and in the field. For full details and information on how to apply, please visit: https://tisch.nyu.edu/faculty/faculty-positions. You will need to submit a cover letter stating your interest and expertise, a curriculum vitae and a statement describing how you have encouraged, and will continue to encourage, diversity, inclusion, inclusion and belonging in your professional work and teaching . Please include complete mailing address, phone and email contact information. Three letters of recommendation are also required, at least one of which should be from an academic (not industry) recommender. The letters should include contact information for each recommender in order to facilitate the possibility of additional inquiries. Candidates may be asked to submit a creative reel. APPLICATION DEADLINE is 5PM ET ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024. The committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourages the submission of applications as early as possible. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability