Lecturer, English and Media Studies

Bentley University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the Boston suburb is seeking a dedicated lecturer to join the English and Media Studies department. This role involves teaching essential courses that foster critical thinking and communication skills among students. With a competitive salary and benefits, this one-year contractual position offers opportunities for renewal and potential promotion. The university is committed to diversity and inclusiveness, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

Qualifications

• PhD required by July 1, 2026; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Experience in teaching multilingual learners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in Critical Reading and Writing and Multimodal Communication.
• Design and teach sections of the Falcon Discovery Seminar.

Skills

Critical Reading and Writing

Multimodal Communication

Teaching multilingual learners

Cultural studies

Education

PhD in English, Communication, Rhetoric/Composition or related field

ABD (All But Dissertation)

Job description

The Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University invites applications for a lecturer to teach the required general education core courses of Critical Reading and Writing and Multimodal Communication along with potential opportunities to teach courses in cultural studies and the candidate’s specialty. Candidates may also design and teach sections of the required first-year experience course Falcon Discovery Seminar.

Teaching load is four courses per semester, 8 courses per academic year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Bentley's campus is located in a Boston suburb. Internal candidates and applicants with experience and training in teaching multilingual learners are encouraged to apply.

This is a one-year contractual position for AY 25-26 with the possibility of renewal. After five successive contracts, lecturers are eligible for promotion to senior lecturer status.

The English and Media Studies (EMS) department offers courses in writing and communication, literature, film, media studies, creative industries studies, and media production. EMS faculty also manage the University's Writing Center, Media and Culture Lab (MAC Lab), and ESOL Center. The department's mission is to support student acquisition of critical thinking and communication skills and to educate students to be positive contributing civic members in their communities and beyond.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflect a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real-world understanding into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in English, Communication, Rhetoric/Composition or related field by July 1, 2026 required. Applicants who are ABD will be considered; however, candidates already holding the PhD will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as part of the application before March 7, 2025:

• A cover letter
• A resume or CV
• A sample syllabus and assignment for a writing/communication intensive course
• A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.