University Lecturer in Writing

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# Title:
University Lecturer in Writing

# Reports To:
Administrative Coordinator

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.

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 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages current pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technologically intensive university. Under the supervision of the Director of the Writing Program and the Department Chair, the University Lecturer will teach four courses per semester in first-year writing.

Essential Functions:

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.

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

# Compensation:
$65,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

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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