Term Lecturer, First-Year Writing

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Job:

Term Lecturer, First-Year Writing

The First-Year Writing Program (FYW) at Barnard College seeks a full-time Term Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses. FYW teaches the skills of academic writing and critical inquiry to first-year Barnard students and prepares them for the rigors of Barnard's liberal arts education in all disciplines. This is a one year position beginning on July 1, 2026, with teaching responsibilities during the standard academic year from September through May.

Job Description:

Term Lecturers teach three courses per semester in FYW, and, if needed, in First-Year Seminar, the second component of Barnard's First-Year Experience requirements. FYW teaches the skills of academic writing and critical inquiry to first-year Barnard students, and prepares them for the rigors of Barnard's liberal arts education in all disciplines.

Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Director.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a terminal degree and a minimum of three years of experience teaching writing at the college level as the instructor of record. Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching writing at the college level to students from a range of educational backgrounds including non-native speakers.

Application Requirements

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• CV

• Letter of interest (including a statement of teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)

• Teaching dossier (including evaluations, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi of courses taught and/or a syllabus for an academic writing course that you have developed

Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.

All applications need to be received by April 17, 2026.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Salary: $89,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time