University Lecturer in Writing

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Title:

University Lecturer in Writing

 

 

Reports To:

Chair

    

 

Position Summary:

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks applicants for a University Lecturer affiliated with its Writing Program. The Writing Program delivers two courses (Introduction to Academic Writing and Introduction to Research Writing) designed to ensure the success of all undergraduate students at a polytechnic academic institution. The Writing Program also includes a course to meet the learning needs of students for whom English is not a primary language and/or students who need additional academic preparation. In addition to in-class instructional responsibilities, the University Lecturer is encouraged to contribute to other writing-related activities within the department and across the university, including the Writing Center, the Center for Educational Innovation and Excellence, and the Center for Pre-College Programs.

 

Essential Functions:

• Teach undergraduate first year writing courses.
• Work closely with the Director of First-Year Writing to support consistency across course sections.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, maintain accurate academic records, and submit grades by established University deadlines.
• Use effective teaching strategies, including active learning, demonstrations, and appropriate instructional technologies, to promote conceptual understanding and student participation.
• Use Canvas and other University-supported instructional tools to organize course materials, communicate with students, and support learning.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and ongoing improvements to undergraduate writing instruction.
  

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. or other advanced academic degree in writing studies, composition, rhetoric, professional and technical writing, English, communication, or a closely related field.
• Key selection criteria include experience teaching university-level writing, demonstrated expertise in delivering courses in effective communication and/or English language proficiency, and evidence of success working with a diverse student population. 

Department:

• Humanities and Social Sciences
  

Special Instructions to Applicant:

• Application packages should include a letter outlining background and expertise, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references.
• The University Lecturer role is a ten-month, non-tenure-track position based in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• The submission deadline is November 22, 2026.
  

Compensation:

• $65,000.00
  

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

        

 

Union:

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

        

 

Range:

PSA Faculty University Lecturer

        

 

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

 

FLSA:

Exempt

        

 

Time Type:

Full time

        

 

Pay Rate:

Salary

        

 

Additional Information:

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