"Lecturer - Department of English"

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of English at Queensborough Community College invites applications for a full-time (CCE) track Lecturer to primarily teach English 101, English 102 and co-requisite composition courses beginning in the Fall Semester 2026. Lecturers will teach a 3/3 course load in addition to office hours, and perform service to the department, college and university.

Performs teaching and related faculty functions in one of the following area(s) of expertise: English or American Literature, Literature in English, Composition and Rhetoric, Film Studies, Media Studies, or Communication Studies.

Queensborough Community College (QCC), located in Bayside, Queens, is one of 24 institutions, including seven community colleges, within The City University of New York, the nation’s largest public university. Established in 1958, QCC confers the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and the Associate in Applied Science degrees, and offers Certificate Programs in various career areas. It offers over 30 programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering Technologies, Art and Humanities, Health Related Sciences, and Education.

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.A./Ph.D in one of the following areas of expertise:

Composition and Rhetoric, English or American Literature, Literature in English, Film Studies, Media Studies, or Communication Studies.

Experience, ability, and willingness to primarily teach English 101, English 102 and co-requisite composition courses in the department.

Ability and willingness to teach evening and weekend in-person, hybrid and fully online courses.

Training/certification in teaching online courses with demonstrated proficient use of LMS.

Experience teaching the following populations of students is strongly preferred: first generation college students, recent immigrants, English Language Learners, adult learners or other non-traditional students.

A minimum of 2 years teaching at the college level, with preference given to community college experience.

COMPENSATION

Lecturer : $81,688. - $86,721.

Lecturer Doctoral Schedule: $82,389. - $87,420.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Candidates must provide a CV/resume and a Teaching Philosophy statement.

CLOSING DATE

January 29, 2026.

Review of resumes to begin immediately.