Faculty in CREW at VIU offer a wide range of courses to interest any student wishing to develop skills in the written arts.  From formal poetry to writing for young adults, and from book editing to digital journalism, our program is diverse and adaptable.  Our faculty are award-winning writers who are active in the literary culture of the country and who work to provide opportunities for our students to engage with literature through our experiential classrooms, our visiting writers series, and other active programs. To apply and for further details, click here.

Duties

The Creative Writing and Journalism Department is seeking a Limited Term Contract instructor to teach each the following courses at the Nanaimo Campus:

Fall 2021 semester:

CREW 140: Intro to Writing Drama (Mondays, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
An introduction to the basic structures and approaches in the writing of plays, TV scripts, and film scripts. Analysis and discussion of professional work will form and develop guidelines for effective criticism and revision of student writing.

CREW 240: Writing Short-Form Scripts for the Stage, Screen or Television (Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
A workshop course in writing short-form stage plays, television scripts, and screenplays.

Spring 2022 semester:

CREW 140: Intro to Writing Drama (Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
An introduction to the basic structures and approaches in the writing of plays, TV scripts, and film scripts. Analysis and discussion of professional work will form and develop guidelines for effective criticism and revision of student writing.

CREW 442: Script Development Workshop (Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
A lab course in which students will complete and/or produce portions of an original script for stage, film, TV or radio, with the guidance and support of the instructor.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field such as theatre play writing, screen writing, television writing, film studies or theatre studies from an appropriately accredited institution, or equivalent;
• Minimum five years’ experience in professional stage and/or screen craft, with experience in both preferred;
• A strong record of publications and/or professional productions;
• Post-secondary teaching experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and in a team; and to teach both face to face classes and online;
• Able to work evenings when required.

Preferred Qualifications

MA or MFA in a relevant discipline from an appropriately accredited institution. Experience teaching/writing Indigenous forms of storytelling and/or dramatization would be a strong asset.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University embraces the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Indigenous descent.

Please note that for the foreseeable future, teaching at VIU will be conducted through alternate delivery methods, including online, face-to-face, blended, or hy-flex. The requirement to conduct teaching through alternate delivery methods may also extend past the immediate semester and possibly for the duration of the appointment. Application to this position acknowledges that it is the responsibility of the instructor to adapt their teaching to these unusual circumstances. Assistance with adapting to these changes will be available from the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning