Adjunct Faculty in Screenwriting

DePaul’s Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the central business district of Chicago.

Our students represent many different experiences, perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported.

Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions.

Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule.

Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses.

Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs incluuding Film and Television, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting on the Loop campus and at DePaul Cinespace Studios.

Find out more about SCA a t https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx .

Minimum requirements include a master’s degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience.

Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.

MFA in screenwriting plus professional, produced credits, or significant festival screenings and/or screenwriting contest successes are preferred.

This posting applies to

• Screenwriting
• Scripted television writing
• Unscripted television writing
• Web series writing
• Video game writing
• Sketch and Comedy writing

Considerations: Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled. General Compensation/Benefits Statement: DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx About DePaul University's Academic Calendar: Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).