Job description

Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen is seeking a one year fixed term Assistant Professor of Practice – Film and Television Production. Applicants with considerable professional experience in film and television who have also taught in academic or professional studio settings are strongly preferred. Primary duties include teaching Producing and Screenwriting courses and advising student filmmakers in pre-production, production and post-production. This position begins August 2023.

Carnegie statement
WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
MFA in Film or other appropriate terminal degree in post film production and/or significant professional production experience. Degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Candidates without terminal degree with considerable professional experience at a national or international level and teaching experience in an academic or professional studio setting may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Has considerable professional experience producing for film and/or television
Has significant professional experience as a screenwriter
Has experience teaching introductory and advanced courses in producing and screenwriting at the University level.
Has proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting software

Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year 9
Posting Text

Open Date 04/18/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application must be made online. Complete application materials must include current curriculum vita, a list of professional references (include complete contact information), a letter of application addressing requirements of position, copy of graduate transcripts, and documentation of professional credentials as outlined in the job description.

For additional information please contact Tory Depew, vepew@wcu.edu.

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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