"Assistant Professor of Screenwriting"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Screenwriting
Job Class Code: 10031
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1931
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
FTE: 1
Scope of Job:
The Department of Creative Writing at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Screenwriting (tenure track) to start Fall 2026. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in screenwriting in university and professional settings. In addition to teaching one course each semester and supervising thesis students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing program, the successful candidate will teach two undergraduate screenwriting courses for theatre and film students each semester.
Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in screenwriting/scriptwriting workshops, Form and Theory of Screenwriting, History of the Motion Picture, and Cinema Appreciation courses across two departments in the College of Fine Arts. Responsibilities include chairing and serving on MFA thesis committees and general mentoring of students in screenwriting. While the majority of courses will be in-person, a willingness to teach an occasional online course is a plus. About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD) in Screenwriting or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated potential for high-level scholarly/artistic achievement.
• Ability to collaborate with creative writing, and theatre and film faculty, including serving on department, college, and university committees.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
• University and/or professional experience in screenwriting.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date: 11/18/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email, and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. List of 3 References
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts
Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49480