Lecturer/Lecturer (Teaching And Administration) In Screenwriting

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand University Of Canterbury Full time

Lecturer/Lecturer (Teaching and Administration) in ScreenwritingTe Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of ArtsDigital ScreenLocated in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New ZealandAu Mahi | What You Will DoUC is investing in NZ's creative economy through building capability, facilities, and technology for the digital screen industry.
In the first of its kind in Australasia, UC's new Digital Screen Campus will provide training for future leaders in film production, game development and cross-reality, helping Aotearoa New Zealand play a key role in the future of digital screen convergence.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with academic and industry experience to contribute to the new Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours), with a particular focus on screenwriting.
You will work alongside the Executive Dean of Arts, the Digital Screen Programme Director, and a diverse team of existing lecturers already teaching into the area of storytelling and screenwriting.
You will help to roll out our existing curriculum, whilst also developing new courses and qualifications in your area of interest.
You will help educate and prepare our students to excel in the digital screen industry, by teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes and supervising senior projects in collaboration with industry partners.You will have the opportunity to:Provide leadership into the development of a new educational discipline in NZ's creative landscapeForge connections across the digital screen disciplines, at the frontier of a converging industryTrain students to produce industry standard creative outputsDeliver exceptional work-ready graduatesWork closely with industry partnersMou | Who You AreYou will have industry experience in screenwriting, with credits in New Zealand and/or international productions.
Ideally you will have worked in one or more of the following areas: episodic television, feature film, adaptation of existing IP's, and script revision.
You may also have experience in writing for less traditional screen platforms, including web based, gaming and multi-media.
You would ideally also have teaching and research experience in a tertiary education setting.
A research degree (MFA, PhD) focusing on an area of screenwriting would be an advantage, although applications will be considered from candidates who may not have such a degree but have relevant equivalent industry experience.
Your skills and experience will include:Expert knowledge of subject area demonstrated by peer-recognition of creative outputsProfessional standing in areas of screenwriting, as appropriate to level of experienceProven experience at implementing effective teaching methodsDeep knowledge of the screenwriting industry in one or more digital screen disciplinesThe ability to teach the conceptualisation, development and writing of short film scripts, feature length screenplays, episodic screenwriting, and the adaptation of different IP's to screenThe ability to teach the technicalities of screenwriting and screenplay formats to a diverse student bodyEvidence of strong industry relationships is preferredAn understanding of the digital and emerging screen industriesKnowledge of and growing competence in te reo Maori or other Pacific languages and customs is an advantageWhat We OfferThe University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Relocation supportWidely accessible sabbatical provisionGenerous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate studentsGenerous annual leave provisionsFlexible working arrangementsSupportive working environmentProfessional development and study opportunitiesA unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateriesThe closing date for this position is: 15 October 2024 (midnight NZ time)Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date.Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:A cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)A Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined) #J-18808-Ljbffr



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