Missouri State University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Screenwriting

The Department of Media, Journalism & Film at Missouri State University anticipates an August 2013 opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Screenwriting. For a full position description and to apply online go to https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/6580.

Date of first consideration: February 11, 2013.

Required qualifications: MFA in Screenwriting or appropriate terminal degree in related discipline. Teaching experience at the college level and a record of creative work — writing, producing, directing — in film and television related fields. Ability to teach online courses and to describe how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into the curriculum.

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses for 3-5 references, and writing examples of screenplays for film and television can be uploaded electronically via the online application form. For additional information contact: Mark Biggs, MJF Department, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897; markbiggs@missouristate.edu.

The department has fourteen full-time faculty and 425 majors. We offer graduate and undergraduate certificates in writing for television and film. Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.