Screenwriting and/or Production Lecturer in Film and Media Studies (Pooled Recruitment)

The Department of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara is seeking a lecturer to teach courses in production and screenwriting in the 2026-2027 academic year, with options including Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and potentially Summer 2027. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time.

In Fall 2026, FAMST 112: Lighting is a workshop approach to explorations in how lighting affects the moving image. Students gain hands-on experience working with multiple lighting scenarios including fixtures, greenscreen and natural light. Class is conducted on a soundstage. It includes 2 lectures per week of 2 hours each.

Screenwriting courses are workshop style courses, weighted towards creative practice. They give students a strong theoretical grounding in screen story and in screenwriting. Courses focus on storytelling and screenwriting skills, and on applying them creatively as a screenwriter. Specific topics are open for discussion. New specific iterations of screenwriting courses can be developed according to instructor interest.

Applications are invited for anticipated academic teaching positions in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters in the above-mentioned areas. Additional areas of hire may arise. This is a call to constitute a pool of candidates; actual positions become available depending on curricular needs and external candidates will only be considered as teaching needs arise.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Department: https://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/

MFA degree in Film, Television, or related Media Practices, or at least five years of professional experience

• Teaching experience at the college or university level for at least one year
• A demonstrated record of teaching excellence and effectiveness as evidenced by positive teaching evaluations

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.