Lecturer of Screenwriting

Job Details

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer of Screenwriting
FTE: .225 per 3 credit course
Salary Range: $5,371.19 per 3 credit course
Position #00612169 – Requisition #39923

About the University of Colorado - Denver

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
At the College of Arts & Media (CAM), we empower a diverse community of makers, scholars, and innovators to thrive in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Through a dynamic blend of critical inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world engagement, CAM prepares students for lives filled with opportunity, meaning, and purpose. Rooted in community and driven by a spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom, CAM embraces risk-takers, visionaries, and cultural disruptors by providing access to cutting-edge technology, global perspectives, and a nurturing environment where bold ideas flourish. CAM offers top-ranked degrees and programs in Film & Television, Media Forensics, Music & Entertainment, and Visual Arts.
The Film & Television department within the College of Arts & Media invites dynamic educators and creative professionals to apply to join our collaborative faculty team as a part-time Lecturer specializing in Screenwriting. This is an opportunity to inspire and empower tomorrow's filmmakers in the heart of Denver, working alongside innovative peers in a thriving urban arts scene.
Why join CU Denver CAM?
• Be part of a forward-looking, supportive faculty committed to excellence and innovation.
• Enjoy a culture that values your unique artistic and academic contributions.
• Teach within a nationally recognized program.
• Shape a vibrant program positioned at the crossroads of professional opportunity and creative experimentation, in a city alive with storytelling and artistic energy.
The Film & Television program offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film and Television. This BFA emphasis provides intensive, practical training that requires successful completion of numerous film/TV projects, ranging from fiction to documentary. The emphasis is designed for students to progress through the semesters as a cohort. Undergraduates will work on their own projects and assist with numerous group projects. Students graduate with both a theoretical and historical perspective, as well as hands-on experience in film and television production. This program prepares students to begin their careers at entry-level positions in the film or television industry, start their personal creative journey, or continue their studies in a graduate program. We believe in the power of transformative education, hands-on learning, and creative exploration. Our BFA program cultivates storytellers with a strong technical foundation and artistic vision, preparing graduates for immediate impact in the film, television, and media industries.
• Accolades: For the fourth consecutive year, CU Denver's Film & Television program has been named to MovieMaker Magazine's Top 30 Best Film Schools list. We are recognized for our hands-on, cohort-based curriculum, affordability, and strong industry connections.
• Career Pathways & Networking: Graduates are successful across multiple areas, including opportunities in Hollywood, independent film, commercial film, and post-production studios.
• Hands-on from Day One: The curriculum is sequence-based, allowing students to build on skillsets developed throughout their college career.
• Students building a High-Volume Portfolio: The curriculum is known for its rigor, as students often complete 20+ films/exercises on their portfolios by graduation. This indicates a highly engaged and active student body.
• Access to Professional Gear: The program's "film cage" provides students with access to industry-standard, professional-grade cameras, sound, lighting, and grip equipment.
• Only BFA Production Program in the Region: CU Denver is the only school in the region offering a BFA in production.
• Collaborative Cohort Culture: The program is built on a cohort-style curriculum in which students build strong bonds by working on each other's film sets, emphasizing collegiality and team-based teaching and learning.
• Integrated Acting Emphasis: The new Acting for the Screen BFA emphasis is fully integrated with the filmmaking students. This intentional structure means acting in student films is a part of their training, fostering essential on-set collaboration between filmmakers and actors.
We seek individuals with a passion for teaching and the ability to mentor and inspire students in a dynamic learning environment. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of media makers and enrich an inclusive academic community, we want to hear from you!
This is an ongoing posting for a lecturer pool. There is not a specific recruitment timeframe or hiring timeline. There may or may not be a current need for lecturers in this area. As needs arise, applications in the pool will be reviewed and candidates contacted for interview. The posting will remain open for a maximum of six (6) months.
Lecturer appointments are at-will and teaching assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term.
Lecturer of Screenwriting
What you will do: 100% Teaching
As a Lecturer, your primary focus will be on inspiring and training the next cohort of filmmakers with practical, hands-on experience.
You'll guide students through real-world projects, helping them develop essential technical and artistic skills. You'll teach screenwriting courses, mentor aspiring professionals, and contribute to shaping a program known for its collegiality, creative innovation, and commitment to student growth.
Teaching 100%
• Teaching Load: You will teach one or two classes per semester (3-6 credit hours)
• Instruction: Your focus will include screenwriting for fiction, non-fiction, and/or episodic television courses.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Degree/Experience: MFA or BA
• Expertise: 3 years of experience in screenwriting at the professional level.
• Teaching: 2 years of experience teaching screenwriting.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Degree/Experience: MFA
• Expertise: More than 3 years of experience in screenwriting at the professional level.
• Teaching: Experience teaching screenwriting at the college level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge
• Extensive knowledge and experience in screenwriting for fiction, non-fiction, and/or episodic television.
Skills
• Observable Activities:
o Ability to mentor and inspire students in a dynamic learning environment.
o Ability to contribute to a collaborative faculty culture.
o The capacity to help shape the future of a growing program.
Abilities
• Recurring Patterns:
o Striving (The 'Why'): A passion for teaching and a desire to mentor and inspire students.
o Thinking (The 'How'): The ability to weigh alternatives and apply creative and technical expertise to a teaching role.
o Relating (The 'Who'): The capacity to work effectively with colleagues and students in a collaborative environment.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,371.19 per 3 credit course.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application Deadline

This is an ongoing posting for a lecturer pool. There is not a specific recruitment timeframe or hiring timeline. There may or may not be a current need for lecturers in this area. As needs arise, applications in the pool will be reviewed and candidates contacted for interview. The posting will remain open for a maximum of six (6) months.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).

Questions should be directed to David Liban, david.liban@ucdenver.edu

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.