Assistant Professor of English (Composition and Writing Studies)

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Savings programs

Job summary

City College of New York invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in English, with a specialization in multilingual writing pedagogies. The role includes teaching first-year writing, upper-division language and rhetoric, and graduate courses in MA Language & Literacy.

The position begins Fall 2027, with a standard 18-credit year workload and expectations for ongoing research and service within a large public university in Harlem.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. in composition/writing studies or related field.
• Ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and cooperation with others.
• Preference for experience in multilingual writing pedagogy and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including first-year writing and upper-division language, writing, and rhetoric.
• Graduate courses in MA in Language & Literacy, an interdisciplinary program for teachers of adults.
• Maintain active publication agenda and participate in mentoring, service, and department activities.
• Collaborate with a team of faculty in a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution in Harlem.

Skills

University-level teaching

Curriculum development

Mentoring students

Publication record

Education

Ph.D. in composition/writing studies or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of English (Composition and Writing Studies)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The Department of English at The City College of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition and Writing Studies, with a particular specialization in multilingual writing pedagogies. Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred: literacy studies; language studies; adult teaching and learning; basic writing; translingual writing; digital literacies; critical AI studies; disability studies; service learning; and writing program administration and assessment. The position will begin in the Fall of 2027. We seek candidates with an established and growing record of publication and evidence of effective teaching at the college level.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including first-year writing courses, upper-division courses in language, writing, and rhetoric, and graduate courses in our MA in Language & Literacy – an interdisciplinary program that prepares future teachers of adults in diverse educational programs. The standard workload for this position is 18 credits per year (a 3/3 teaching load). The candidate will also be expected to maintain an active agenda of publication and participate in student mentoring and departmental and college service activities in a large public university setting. We seek applicants motivated to collaborate with a strong team of creative writing and literature faculty in a thriving Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution located in Harlem.

For more information on our English Department, please visit: https://english.ccny.cuny.edu/.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in composition/writing studies, or a related field. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• a Ph.D. in composition/writing studies or related discipline in hand by August 1, 2027
• Evidence of a productive research agenda in composition/writing studies
• Demonstrable experience and success in teaching at the college or university level

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $79,630 - $94,017

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

November 24, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location

City College of New York

Job Type

Full-Time