University at Albany-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Albany, NY
Educational Services

The University at Albany, SUNY, seeks a full-time lecturer for the Program in Writing and Critical Inquiry to begin Fall Semester 2025. This position requires TOEFL/TESOL certification and fluency in Spanish as the successful candidate's teaching duties will primarily be teaching international sections and English Language Learners. We are also seeking to increase cultural diversity in our program, so we strongly encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds. Responsibilities include teaching seven courses per year in person, with the possibility of release from one course per year to assist with professional development opportunities as assigned by the program director. Lecturers teach the Seminar in Writing and Critical Inquiry (WCI), a required general education course designed to introduce students to college-level critical inquiry, with an emphasis on the intensive practice of writing in academic and other contexts, and implement inclusive strategies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Although the primary course modalities are in-person, there will be opportunities to teach multi-modally depending on student demand and faculty expertise.

  • Teach seven courses per year in person.
  • Assist with professional development opportunities as assigned by the program director.
  • Teach the Seminar in Writing and Critical Inquiry (WCI).
  • Implement inclusive strategies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Hold weekly office hours.
  • Attend faculty meetings.
  • A Ph.D. or other terminal degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/31/2025 OR a Master's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/31/2025 AND 3 years of teaching experience in composition or writing studies.
  • Demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community.
  • Demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
  • TOEFL or TESOL certification.
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Experience in teaching college-level writing.
  • Experience working with a culturally diverse student body and/or first-generation college students.
  • Demonstrated engagement with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as it relates to the candidate's pedagogical perspective and classroom management.
  • Experience with academic service and/or projects engaging the community.
  • Three or more years experience teaching college-level writing in first-year writing programs.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
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