About the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

The creative heart of Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts. Westphal offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in award-winning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative disciplines. At Westphal, we reimagine the role of design, media, and the arts in building a better future. Our programs challenge students to center sustainability, access, and equity in their approaches to art, fashion, architecture, gaming, entertainment, and scholarship. Through experiential learning, studio-based curriculum, and Drexel’s widely-recognized Cooperative Education program (co-op), our students are uniquely positioned to face the world’s challenges and define the creative careers of the 21st century. 

About Screenwriting and Playwriting

The Screenwriting & Playwriting program within the Department of Cinema & Television offers a four-year undergraduate degree that guides students in their pursuit of a career writing for the entertainment industry. Under the leadership of our professionally-engaged faculty, the program emphasizes the principles of dramatic writing through a practical, hands-on approach to instruction. Our graduates take away the skills, experience, and confidence to gain an edge in a rewarding and competitive field.

Our curriculum emphasizes the mastery of core skills through the iterative process of drafting and rewriting while maintaining focus on unique student story-telling perspectives. We are open to all modes of entertainment writing, regardless of the particular media format. We strive to empower students to tell their own stories in the most successful manner.

Job Summary

The Department of Cinema & Television is looking for an accomplished professional screenwriter who is ready to pass on their accumulated knowledge to our eager, talented, and ambitious students. The Screenwriting & Playwriting program seeks applicants for an Adjunct, part-time position with expectations for inspiring teaching and contemporary industry expertise.

Essential Functions

Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contract. Teach studio, lecture, and/or practicum courses based per contract. Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the Screenwriting and Playwriting program. Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes. Maintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issues. Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelors degree. Minimum of 3 years of professional achievement in the entertainment industry.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree. Previous university teaching experience. Writing professional with a demonstrable professional production record in their field of specialty. Fluency with the current industry and ability to articulate a vision that integrates the disparate demands of writing across various segments of the industry.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter that indicates your strong areas of expertise when submitting your application.