Writing Program Lead & Lecturer, English

California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Writing Program Coordinator / Lecturer in English to lead the department’s writing program and teach composition and rhetoric. The successful candidate will mentor master’s students and provide administrative leadership for a vibrant writing program.

The position requires a PhD in English or related field with specialization in Composition & Rhetoric or Writing Studies, and evidence of ability to teach graduate-level writing.

Qualifications

• PhD in English or a closely related field with a specialization in Composition & Rhetoric or Writing Studies.
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent on degree completion by August 1, 2027.
• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level sufficient for graduate-level instruction.
• Training and successful experiences in teaching writing at all levels from basic to advanced.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition and rhetoric at undergraduate/graduate levels.
• Provide administrative leadership as Writing Program Coordinator for the department's writing program.
• Mentor master's students in academic and research activities.

Skills

Teaching

Graduate instruction

Mentoring

Administrative leadership

Education

PhD in English or related field

Degree completion by Aug 1 2027 (contingent)

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Writing Program Coordinator / Lecturer in English to lead the department’s writing program and teach composition and rhetoric. The successful candidate will mentor master’s students and provide administrative leadership for a vibrant writing program.

The position requires a PhD in English or related field with specialization in Composition & Rhetoric or Writing Studies, and evidence of ability to teach graduate-level writing.