Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor of Screenwriting AY 2026-2027

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faculty are helping to create the world we want to live in. We are seeking the next generation of mission-driven teacher-scholars.

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The Department of Screenwriting at LMU's School of Film and Television is searching for an accomplished screenwriter/educator with extensive professional experience to join our faculty.This is a full-time, tenure-track position with competitive salary and benefits. The appointment would begin August 15, 2026.

Degree and Teaching Experience : MFA or terminal degree in Screenwriting or a closely related field required. Interested applicants should have a minimum of three plus (3+) years of university level teaching experience.

The successful candidate should have experience working in the industry (Hollywood,Independent, or International) and should have significant credits/experience in writing on at least two of the following platforms:

• Domestic or global feature films
• Cable or network television series
• Streaming or digital/new media

The successful hire will teach courses in Screenwriting with a focus on developing and writing TV pilots, both drama and comedy and/or long form feature scripts. One or more of the following sub-specialty skill sets are critical for the position:

• Adaptation , the process of adapting existing intellectual property to both film and television formats. Understanding how to secure IP, develop it, and determine whether a traditional or emerging format is best suited for the material.
• Writerpreneurship , the ability to apply fundamental writing skills to new and emerging platforms, create new outlets for a writer as a writer, and understand the market in order to create it.
• Writing for New Media , the process of writing for digital, interactive platforms (gaming, AR/VR, social media, podcasting, webtoons/anime etc.) to inform the writing process and prepare writers to stay current with innovation in entertainment.

The successful hire will be expected to 1) provide a high level of professional teaching and engage in the transition of students into the entertainment industry by recruiting mentors and participating in our professional transition programs, 2) serve on committees and as academic advisors, both at the department and university-level in accordance with tenure-line and departmental leadership standards, and 3) challenge themselves, their students, and their colleagues to be actively anti-racist and work towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.

Leadership qualities and interest in leadership positions are key factors in this search to uphold the infrastructure and stability of our department. A tenure-line position requires deep commitment to service, an interest in the intricacies of higher education, and a specific requirement of future leadership as Department Chair and/or Graduate Director.

LMU's School of Film and Television is a Top Five Film School located in the heart of Los Angeles with a state-of-the art facility in Silicon Beach and a brand-new educational building on our Westchester campus. SFTV provides a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate educationthrough small class size, creative collaboration, and a launch into the industry. The Loyola Marymount University community is comprised of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of culturally diverse backgrounds. Applicants should be experienced with and committed to working in this diverse population.

The following application materials must be submitted through the link below. Please save all materials as a single .pdf before you upload with the naming convention: LAST NAME_LMUTenure-track Application_2026:

• Curriculum Vitae : no more than 10 pages, detailing your educational background, creative accomplishments, and work experiences, as well as any leadership and service experiences (e.g., academic, professional) that you believe are relevant to this position.
• A cover letter : a one-page letter outlining your qualifications for the job
• Teaching Philosophy Statement : a 1 – 2 page statement that addresses past andpotential contributions that would reflect the practice of Ignatian Pedagogy , and your overall vision for your role as a teacher-scholar-creator.
• Academic and/or Professional References : the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers for three references who would be willing to supply a letter of recommendation, if requested, in a timely manner to Search Chair Associate Professor John Strauss.

Please submit your application via the WORKDAY platform.

Application deadline is November 4, 2025 . Review of applications will commence in November 2025. Questions regarding this position can be directed by email to Associate Professor John Strauss, Search Committee Chair at john.strauss@lmu.edu .

Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $93,000.00

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)