The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications invites applications for a continuing part-time position in Writing and Producing for Television to begin August 16, 2024. This is a part-time, renewable position (pending enrollment). The successful candidate will teach assigned classes in both our Writing for Film, Television, and Emerging Media B.S. Program (Writing for Series TV, Writing the TV Pilot, TV Writing Thesis, and/or other related courses) and our Television and Digital Media B.S. Program (Program Development, Producing for the Digital Age, The Business of the Television and Film Industries, and/or other related courses). The successful candidate will teach 14 credits per academic year, typically eight credits in the fall term and 6 credits in the spring term.

Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

Ideally, candidates will have an MFA in Screenwriting or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus significant professional television writing experience will be considered. We prefer candidates who have a record of successful college teaching and who share our commitment to professional preparation within the context of an interdisciplinary and immersive liberal arts education

Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach the following:

1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a list containing contact information for three professional references. The cover letter should include relevant work experience as well as a statement of teaching philosophy .

Work samples may be requested of candidates reaching the second round.

Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Hiring range: $34,800 - $60,000. S alary for these part-time positions is dependent upon workload.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu