Lecturer in First Year Composition

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Lecturer in First Year Composition

Posting Number: 20110662

Pay Rate: Fixed rate per credit hour

Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities:

Juniata College invites applicants for a part-time position(s) teaching First Year Composition, which focuses on developing students’ critical reading, writing, and analytical skills through writing process strategies. Instructors choose their own course theme. Master’s degree and teaching experience required. To deliver upon its educational commitment to students, Juniata courses are offered on campus in Huntingdon, PA. The successful candidate will be required to be present for in-person classroom instruction for academic year starting in August 2026. Successful candidates can teach one to two sections.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status. EOE

Position Qualifications: Master’s degree (from an accredited institution) and teaching experience required.

Supervision Required/Given: This position is supervised by the Director of Writing.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in English, Writing Studies, or related field and prior teaching of undergraduate writing courses is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:

Special Instructions to Applicants: In addition to your online application, you will be asked to upload the following materials: (1) cover letter which includes explanation of the applicant’s teaching philosophy, description of how the applicant’s experiences fit the area(s) of expertise listed above, and potential course themes and (2) a curriculum vitae, including a list of names of three references. This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 03/24/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

1. List of 3 References