Writing Program Lead — Lecturer in English

California State University, Chico; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a temporary, full-time Lecturer in English who will also serve as Writing Program Coordinator. The position emphasizes Composition & Rhetoric and mentoring master’s students, with the responsibility to provide administrative leadership for a dynamic writing program.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate writing, develop curricular initiatives, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to program

Qualifications

• PhD in English or a closely related field with a specialization in Composition & Rhetoric or Writing Studies.
• Employment contingent upon degree completion by August 1, 2027.
• Knowledge for graduate-level instruction.
• Experience teaching writing at all levels from basic to advanced.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor master’s students in academic and research work.
• Provide administrative leadership for a vibrant writing program.

Skills

PhD in English or related field

Teaching composition

Mentoring masters students

Administrative leadership

Education

PhD in English or related field

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for a temporary, full-time Lecturer in English who will also serve as Writing Program Coordinator. The position emphasizes Composition & Rhetoric and mentoring master’s students, with the responsibility to provide administrative leadership for a dynamic writing program.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate writing, develop curricular initiatives, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to program