Job Details

The Foundational Writing Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University invites applications for a Lecturer in College Writing at the FDU Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, New Jersey. FDU is a private, nonprofit Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) of higher education, with two New Jersey campuses, the Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck and the Florham Campus in Madison. The Metro Campus is home to a majority-minority student body. The Metropolitan Campus also has a strong career focus, as it is home to many of FDU's business, professional, science, and health care programs.

Required: Masters in Rhetoric and Composition or related field; additional graduate coursework in composition and rhetoric a plus. The ideal candidate will have expertise and a record of excellence in teaching basic writing at the undergraduate level and demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive classroom environment. Must be prepared to engage in ongoing professional development and service activities within the Writing Program. Interest or expertise in writing program or writing center administration preferred. Teaching load of 12 credits per semester. Submit a cover letter/letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendations.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025. Expected start date: Spring 2026 semester