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Scriptwriting & Story Design MFA Winter 2025 CUPE 1 Posting: SD8018 Business of Scriptwriting

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
$57,39 an hour (estimated)
Temporary
Part-time

Appointment Details

Course Information

Course Semester / Term Hours / Section Estimated Number of Students

SD8018 Winter 2025 3 hours 15 students

a) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.

PLEASE NOTE : Pursuant to the University's and as a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to either submit valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive a .

Course delivery in Winter 2023 will be online, in-person or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired for in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching on campus.

Candidates teaching remotely are required to have access to the appropriate technology, i.e. computer with camera and microphone and high-speed internet.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience

Please see full posting information on Scriptwriting and Story Design website :

Education

A minimum of a Masters Degree is required with an MFA or equivalent preferred. We will

consider candidates who do not have graduate degrees but possess equivalent professional

practice in areas that demonstrate extensive experience in scripted story development, scripted

story production, and content creation with significant followings for their work.

Teaching Experience

Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the area of

scriptwriting and story design at the post-secondary level with a preference for courses taught

at the University graduate level. If applicable, other teaching experience should also be noted

by the candidate such as workshops, delivery of professional training and development, and / or

residencies. Teaching activities that focus on the business aspects of the scriptwriting industry

is preferred.

Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of how to make learning accessible and inclusive

for a diverse student population.

Industry Experience / Practice

Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of professional / industry experience in the

development, production, and financing of scripted projects. Experience in or understanding of

talent representation is an asset. The candidate should demonstrate a high level of industry-

based knowledge in stage, screen, and / or other script-based platforms.

Currency

The successful candidate will demonstrate currency in the area of scriptwriting and story design

over the past 5 years. This may be shown in a number of iterations including, but not limited to :

academic and / or professional publications and presentations, industry experience, and

professionally-oriented activities.

Interactive Skills

Candidates will demonstrate successful interactions with students and stakeholders based on

previous teaching ratings / evaluations, student engagement and leadership skills both in

teaching and professional practice.

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