Teaching Fellowship in Screenwriting at University of Worcester, UK

University of Worcester funded Teaching Fellowship at Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts: Division of Drama, Performance and Film, UK

Study Subject(s):Screenwriting
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Worcester
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: 1. A first degree or equivalent and a postgraduate qualification in Screenwriting, Film or a closely related subject. 2. Experience of teaching Screenwriting at HE level and in a university, and the ability to teach enthusiastically across a range of related curriculum areas. 4. Experience of HE curriculum and course development. 5. Current knowledge and experience of innovative learning and teaching methods in HE, including e-learning. 6. A developing research profile and emerging track record of national/international peer esteemed research outputs and/or an outstanding record of professional practice and clear evidence of scholarly engagement. 7. Experience of working professionally in an area of Screenwriting. 8. The potential to generate successful external research funding bids and/or bids to enable professional development/projects, and good industry experience/links. 9. Emerging leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a team. 10. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 11. Ability to use information/communication technology to support administration and teaching.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We are seeking to appoint a writer with experience of teaching screenwriting to this post, which will be pivotal to development of the Screenwriting course and associated existing and forthcoming writing and film provision at Worcester. The postholder will be expected to teach across a range of practice-led and theory modules, to make a significant contribution to both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development and to develop industrial links and contacts from which students and the course can benefit. We are looking for a candidate with a track record of practice in writing for film, TV and related contexts and we would especially welcome candidates also with academic research profiles. (It is expected that the postholder will continue with his/her professional practice and research/publication alongside his/her core teaching). The appointee will be asked to take Worcester’s young Screenwriting course to a next level of ambition and development, assuming a leadership and administrative role within the Screenwriting and Film area. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with teaching, professional practice and/or research experience in some of the following:

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 June 2011

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