Sessional Lecturer for CIN349H1Y – Screenwriting

Date Posted: 03/29/2024

Req ID: 36716

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Cinema Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course code and title: CIN349H1Y – Screenwriting

Course description: This course teaches students to develop screenwriting skills under the guidance of a renowned screenwriter-in-residence through a combination of writing workshops and individual consultations. Like the course, the appointment of the Universal Screenwriter-in-Residence occurs biannually. 

Estimated course enrolment: 16 students

Estimated TA support: n/a

Class schedule: Meeting times scheduled for Fridays 10:00 – 13:00. Instructor will hold at least 12 sessions over the academic year with the schedule to be agreed upon with the Institute. 

• Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Institute. 

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025.

Salary: $20,000.00 (funded by Universal Studios Canada Endowment)

Minimum qualifications:

• A strong record as a professional screenwriter, teleplay writer, or filmmaker
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Preferred qualifications:

• National and international reputation as a writer and/or filmmaker
• Experience working with funding organizations such as the Arts Council of Ontario and Telefilm Canada. 
• Experience working across modes, including feature, short, serial, music video, etc.
• Likes movies. 

Description of duties: The Sessional Lecturer will follow the broad outline of the syllabus that has been established for the course, using any textbooks/films that may have been ordered. Revisions and/or updates to the curriculum should be discussed with the Director. They will lecture, grade assignments, hold office hours each week, and answer queries by email or appointment.

Application instructions: Those interested should email a curriculum vitae (PDF) and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to: Cinema Studies Institute HR.

Closing Date: 04/19/2024, 11:59PM EDT

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. 

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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