How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply to this posting through this website (the cover letter and CV must be uploaded as one document). In addition, please send an application letter of introduction explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, samples of recent creative work and two letters of recommendation to: kgoneill@umich.edu

Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Film, Television and Media at the University of Michigan invite applications for a Lecturer I position at 66.66% effort for the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Term. This appointment is scheduled to begin on 28th August 2023 and end April 2024.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities include course coordination and teaching of the following courses in Fall 2023:

FTVM 410-Screenwriting- The Rewrite
This course focuses on the most important step in learning to write a screenplay: rewriting. The class is designed to help students embrace the difficult lesson of "letting go" of material from their first drafts to improve their work. The semester begins with students casting a critical eye on their fellow students' screenplays by writing coverage that will break down scripts into their fundamental elements and offer notes for improvement. Using feedback from fellow students and the instructor, students will then devise a new game plan (in the form of a detailed outline) for their second drafts and then execute it by meeting a series of writing deadlines. Equipped with an understanding that rewriting does not end with a second draft, students will receive detailed notes from the instructor to write their third drafts and beyond.
Ultimately, students will learn that "writing is rewriting," a lesson they can apply to any discipline in order to transform good work into great work.

FTVM 310- Screenwriting- The Feature Script
In this course, students will develop and write a feature-length screenplay. After learning how to condense their concept into a logline, students will write a well-structured treatment, a detailed step outline, compelling character profiles, and finally, a completed screenplay.

And the following courses, subject to change, in Winter 2024:
FTVM 410- as above

FTVM 400 level course
This 400 level course is underdevelopment but will be tailored around pitching ideas in the industry as well as developing professional development.

Required Qualifications*

Candidates should possess an MFA or the equivalent, a proven teaching record of excellence, and a portfolio of work demonstrating a commitment to moving image media as an art form. The Department of Film, Television, and Media integrates theory and practice within a liberal arts context.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant’s education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is March 26, 2023. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.