Full-Time Writing & Liberal Arts Faculty

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

Job summary

The Writing Faculty at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a full-time faculty member in the School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts, supporting Associate and Bachelor’s curricula with courses in writing, literature, and the liberal arts in a teaching-focused environment.

The candidate should connect writing instruction to professional and culturally specific contexts, including food, hospitality, and global culinary traditions, while engaging in interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Writing, English, Literature, Creative Writing, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of college-level teaching experience in writing, literature, or related liberal arts.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous, engaging, and inclusive writing and literature courses using evidenced-informed practices and clear outcomes.
• Teach courses including first-year writing, composition, professional/workplace writing, creative or food writing, and literature according to expertise.
• Create learning environments fostering inquiry, dialogue, close reading, and student voice development.
• Assess student learning with transparent criteria, provide timely feedback, and maintain records.
• Mentor students through office hours and outreach to support progress and belonging.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Writing/English/Literature/Creative Writing or related field

Tools

Moodle

MS Office

Job description

The Writing Faculty at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a full-time faculty member in the School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts, supporting Associate and Bachelor’s curricula with courses in writing, literature, and the liberal arts in a teaching-focused environment.

The candidate should connect writing instruction to professional and culturally specific contexts, including food, hospitality, and global culinary traditions, while engaging in interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship.