Writing Program Lecturer: First-Year & Research Writing

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

University-level writing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Diversity experience

Education

Ph.D. or advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

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.