Writing Program Lead & Lecturer (On-Campus, 2027–2028)

California State University, Bakersfield; California; On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Writing Program Coordinator / Lecturer in English for the 2027/2028 academic year. This temporary, full-time appointment begins Fall 2027 and continues through Spring 2028, with rank at Lecturer and a multi-tier salary schedule.

The successful candidate will teach composition and related courses, mentor graduate students, and provide administrative leadership to CSUB’s vibrant writing program, fostering scholarly collaboration and inclusive

Qualifications

• PhD in English or a closely related field; specialization in Composition & Rhetoric or Writing Studies.
• Applicants nearing completion may be considered; degree completion by Aug 1, 2027.
• Ability to teach writing at all levels from basic to advanced.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition and related courses for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Mentor master’s students in academic and research endeavors.
• Provide administrative leadership for CSUB's writing program.

Skills

Graduate-level instruction

Teaching writing

Diversity/inclusion commitment

Education

PhD in English or closely related field

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Writing Program Coordinator / Lecturer in English for the 2027/2028 academic year. This temporary, full-time appointment begins Fall 2027 and continues through Spring 2028, with rank at Lecturer and a multi-tier salary schedule.

The successful candidate will teach composition and related courses, mentor graduate students, and provide administrative leadership to CSUB’s vibrant writing program, fostering scholarly collaboration and inclusive