Professor of the Practice Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants should submit (1) a letter of inquiry addressing qualifications for the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a portfolio of one to two completed screenplays of any length (produced or unproduced); 4) artist statement; (5) teaching portfolio including statement of teaching
philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations for 1-2 classes where you were the instructor of record (if available); (6) names of three references. Recommendation letters will be required for those selected for initial interviews. For questions regarding the search, please email the chair of the search committee, Professor Joy Goodwin: goodwinj@unc.eduReview of applications will begin on November 16, 2026.
The search committee will interview an initial slate of candidates on Zoom in December 2026. Finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews in early 2027. Posting Information Posting Information Department Communication - 311400 Posting Open Date 10/08/2026 Application Deadline 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Professor of the Practice Appointment Type Fixed Term
Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0006146 Full-time/Part-time Full Time Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! The Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to hire a Professor of the Practice (teaching track) to join our expanding
Screenwriting Minor. We are seeking a dynamic and engaged teacher who is equally confident in teaching introductory and specialized upper-level courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of screenwriting credits (independent and/or industry) in features, short films, and/or television/streaming. A master’s degree in screenwriting or another discipline, or the equivalent in professional
experience, is required. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 course load, including at least four sections of Introduction to Writing for Film and Television, as well as intermediate and advanced screenwriting electives. They will teach existing courses in Screenwriting, and will be invited to develop new courses that reflect their creative interests and expertise. They will join a vibrant community of media
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