What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open-Rank Adjunct Professor of Writing for Screen and Television – Feature position at School of Cinematic Arts?
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff.
USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, John Wells Division of Writing for Screen and Television, is seeking an experienced adjunct faculty member with vast experience in writing feature-length screenplays. The ideal candidate will have written several screenplays that have been produced or optioned. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.
USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the dean.
The John Wells Division of Writing for Screen and Television offers programs leading to a Screenwriting Minor, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Master of Fine Arts degree. The primary goal of the Writing for Screen and Television Division is to produce quality storytellers by fostering individual voices and perspectives unique to the writer. All writing-intensive courses are workshop style with an emphasis on revision and collaboration.
The core salary range for this position is $30.00 to $45.00 per hour. This is an adjunct 25% position.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimum education: Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from a four-year institution Minimum experience: Two produced features that have been released in theatres or on television Preferred education: Master of Fine Arts from an accredited program. Preferred experience: Multiple produced features with theatrical release and prior teaching experience at the University level.
Salary : $30 - $45