Creative Writing Faculty - Food Studies & Liberal Arts

DCRCOC; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Writing Faculty for the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a full-time faculty member in the School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts. This role supports the associate and bachelor’s degree curriculum to offer courses in writing, literature, and the liberal arts within a distinctive teaching-focused institution.

The candidate will connect writing to food, hospitality, and global culinary traditions. Responsibilities include designing and delivering rigorous courses, mentoring students,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Writing, English, Literature, Creative Writing, or closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of college-level teaching experience in writing, literature, or liberal arts.
• Ph.D. or MFA preferred; teaching across multiple writing areas and interdisciplinary collaboration desirable.
• Experience with Moodle or other LMS and accessible, technology-enhanced instruction.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous, engaging writing and literature courses with clear outcomes and appropriate technology.
• Teach courses including first-year writing, composition, professional writing, and literature.
• Create learning environments that foster inquiry, dialogue, close reading, and student voice.
• Assess learning with transparent criteria; provide timely, equitable feedback and accurate records.
• Mentor and advise students; engage in service through committees and program development.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Writing or related field

Ph.D. or MFA in relevant field

Tools

Moodle

MS Office

Job description

The Writing Faculty for the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a full-time faculty member in the School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts. This role supports the associate and bachelor’s degree curriculum to offer courses in writing, literature, and the liberal arts within a distinctive teaching-focused institution.

The candidate will connect writing to food, hospitality, and global culinary traditions. Responsibilities include designing and delivering rigorous courses, mentoring students,