Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Screenwriting (26-27)

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track Professional Lecturer position in Screenwriting Television Writing. SCA offers Screenwriting and Showrunning concentrations to our BFA students, as well as an MFA in Screenwriting featuring standard and comedy concentrations for graduate students.

DePaul University is in the heart of Chicago''s vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2026, the SCA was ranked 10th in The Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the top film schools in the country.

SCA currently enrolls over 2,000 students in its BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. Production resources include six full sound stages at Cinespace Studios, two green screen stages, a virtual production volume, studios for motion capture, television, and sound, plus industry-standard camera packages and a 4k digital cinema theatre.

This position begins in March 2027.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in writing for television, as well as committee service at the school and college level, supervising student projects, and continued professional development.

For priority consideration, apply by January 4, 2027. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Cover letter
• Links to creative work, including writing samples and/or produced television
• Contact information for three professional references (references will be contacted to upload their recommendations)

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 excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/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).

Required Qualifications:

Record of professional practice and/or creative activity in writing for television is required. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses, will have industry and/or academic experience, and are motivated to work with faculty and students on building curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating on collaborative projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MFA degree or equivalent industry experience in writing for television
• Exemplary communication and collaboration skills
• Post secondary teaching experience