Assistant Professor of Media, Art & Design - Sc...

Overview: The University of Missouri-Kansas City's School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media, Art & Design with a focus on fiction screenwriting. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in screenwriting, maintain an active creative practice, and participate in service to the department, school, and university. Responsibilities: * Teach primarily undergraduate courses in screenwriting * Maintain an active creative practice in fiction screenwriting * Participate in service to the department, school, and university * Mentor graduate students in the screenwriting track within the Creative Writing and Media Arts M.F.A. program * Develop and teach new Topics in Screenwriting courses Qualifications: * An M.F.A. or Ph.D. in screenwriting or a related field by August 1, 2026 is required * Three years of experience teaching screenwriting at the college level is preferred * A record of artistic achievement specific to screenwriting, such as recognition in juried competitions, optioned screenplays, or produced screenplays that have screened theatrically, on streaming platforms, or in other selective venues Benefits: * Competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials * Generous leave, health plans, discounted tuition at all four UM System campuses, and retirement contributions * Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses * Opportunity to work in a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living