Lecturer, Department of Writing and Rhetoric

Overview

Lecturer, Department of Writing and Rhetoric

Location:

Stony Brook University

Open Date:
Jan 21, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Stony Brook University's Department of Writing and Rhetoric (DWR) is hiring full-time lecturers to start in August 2026. Chosen candidates must exhibit a commitment to innovative teaching practices and engage with professional development activities. Possession of an MA, MFA, or PhD in a related field or an MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics at the time of application; a minimum of three years' experience teaching first-year writing;

and a demonstrated commitment to advancing educational access, opportunity, and inclusive excellence are required. Preferred credentials include experience assessing student learning outcomes; demonstrated knowledge of professional or technical writing instruction; experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) in a postsecondary setting, including but not limited to grammar, phonetics, and/or phonology; and evidence of academic service. The position is for a two-year, renewable contract.

The teaching load is 3/3, primarily in first-year writing with opportunities to teach occasional courses in the DWR's upper-division curriculum, undergraduate ELLs in the Program in Academic English, and graduate-level international TA training. Other duties include mentoring students, academic service, and attending departmental meetings.

• Teach first-year writing courses (3/3 load) with opportunities to teach courses in the upper-division curriculum, undergraduate ELLs in the Program in Academic English, and graduate-level international TA training.

• Mentor students and participate in academic service and departmental meetings.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to innovative teaching practices.

• Other duties as assigned by the department.

• Demonstrated commitment to innovative teaching practices
• Engagement with professional development activities
• MA, MFA, or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in a related field or an MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics at the time of application
• Minimum of three years' experience teaching first-year writing
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational access, opportunity, and inclusive excellence

• Experience assessing student learning outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional or technical writing instruction
• Experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) in a postsecondary setting, including but not limited to grammar, phonetics, and/or phonology
• Evidence of academic service

All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio. Please use the Apply Now button to submit the following documents:

• CV
• Application letter explaining your qualifications; teaching philosophy; teaching effectiveness; and commitment to advancing educational access, opportunity, and inclusive excellence
• 3 confidential letters of recommendation
• Sample materials from one of your first-year writing courses, including at least a syllabus and assignment(s)

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

If you have any questions, inquiries should be directed to: writing department.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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