University Lecturer in Writing

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The New Jersey Institute of Technology's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks a University Lecturer affiliated with its Writing Program to teach Introduction to Academic Writing and Introduction to Research Writing for undergraduates. The position supports non-native English speakers and students needing academic prep.

Responsibilities include teaching, collaborating with the Director of First-Year Writing, assessing student work, and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or advanced degree in writing studies, composition, rhetoric, professional and technical writing, English, or related field.
• Experience teaching university-level writing and diversity with students.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate first-year writing courses.
• Work with the Director of First-Year Writing to ensure consistency across sections.
• Evaluate student performance and submit grades by deadlines.
• Use active learning and instructional technologies to promote understanding and participation.
• Use Canvas and other university tools to organize materials and communicate with students.
• Contribute to course/curriculum development and assessment of learning outcomes.

Connaissances

University-level writing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Diversity experience

Formation

Ph.D. or advanced degree in relevant field

Description du poste

Position Details

Title: University Lecturer in Writing

Reports To: Chair

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.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate first year writing courses.
• Work closely with the Director of First-Year Writing to support consistency across course sections.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, maintain accurate academic records, and submit grades by established University deadlines.
• Use effective teaching strategies, including active learning, demonstrations, and appropriate instructional technologies, to promote conceptual understanding and student participation.
• Use Canvas and other University-supported instructional tools to organize course materials, communicate with students, and support learning.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and ongoing improvements to undergraduate writing instruction.

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.

Department

Humanities and Social Sciences

Compensation

• $65,000.00

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

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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