Lecturer in Writing and Critical Inquiry

Lecturer in Writing and Critical Inquiry

About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:
The University at Albany, SUNY, seeks a full-time lecturer for the Program in Writing and Critical Inquiry to begin Fall Semester 2025. This position requires TOEFL/TESOL certification as the successful candidate's teaching duties will primarily be teaching international sections and English Language Learners. We are also seeking to increase cultural diversity in our program, so we strongly encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

Responsibilities include teaching seven courses per year in person, with the possibility of release from one course per year to assist with professional development opportunities as assigned by the program director. Lecturers teach the Seminar in Writing and Critical Inquiry (WCI), a required general education course designed to introduce students to college-level critical inquiry, with an emphasis on the intensive practice of writing in academic and other contexts, and implement inclusive strategies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Although the primary course modalities are in-person, there will be opportunities to teach multi-modally depending on student demand and faculty expertise. For more information about the program, please visit www.albany.edu/wci.

Applicants must be willing to teach in-person classes, hold weekly office hours, and attend faculty meetings.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or other terminal degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/31/2025 OR a Master's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/31/2025 AND 3 years of teaching experience in composition or writing studies. Candidates who do not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
• TOEFL or TESOL certification
• Experience teaching college-level writing.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse student body and/or first-generation college students.
• Demonstrated engagement with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as it relates to the candidate's pedagogical perspective and classroom management.
• Experience with academic service and/or projects engaging the community.

Preferred Qualification:

• Three or more years' experience teaching college-level writing in first-year writing programs.

Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer, Salary commensurate with experience

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Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183751

Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Teaching statement: A statement of teaching philosophy highlighting commitment to teaching first-year writing and implementing strategies of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
• Writing sample or publication
• Contact information for three references
• Optional: Sample syllabus and related teaching materials

Note: After submitting your CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).

A review of applications will start on January 29, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.