"Lecturer in First-Year Writing"

Job Description

The First-Year Writing Program (FYW) at Barnard College seeks a full-time Lecturer in FYW and FYW Workshop, to start July 1, 2026. Lecturers are continuing faculty typically reviewed in their third year of full-time service, with the possibility for multi-year renewal contingent on performance. Consideration for promotion to Senior Lecturer typically occurs in the seventh year. Subsequent reviews typically occur on a seven-year cycle.

FYW and FYW Workshop (FYWW) teach the skills of academic writing and critical inquiry to first-year Barnard students and prepare them for the rigors of Barnard's liberal arts education in all disciplines. FYWW is designed for students, many of them First-Generation, Low Income (FGLI), who benefit from extra support in critical reading and academic writing.

The Lecturer will teach a 3/3 course load in FYWW, FYW, and First-Year Seminar (FYS) and FYS Workshop (the second half of Barnard's required first-year academic programs). The Lecturer will work closely with the Director and Associate Director of FYW on syllabus and program development in FYWW, and on expanding resources across the college for students who need extra academic support. Lecturers also advise students, serve on College committees, and may be asked to assist in program administration.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a terminal degree and a minimum of four years of experience teaching writing (as the instructor of record) at the college level. Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching writing at the college level to students from a range of educational backgrounds (including non-native speakers), and specialization in writing pedagogy for students who require extra academic support. Experience working in a writing program and/or writing center are strongly preferred.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to upload the following documents. Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)
• A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
  • Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for, this position.
  • A statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Teaching Portfolio with 3-4 sample syllabi of relevant courses taught, preferably including a syllabus for an academic writing course you have developed.
  • Most recent course evaluations.

Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify at least three references to be requested at the second stage of the application process.

All applications must be received by February 6, 2026.

For questions or further information please contact fywprogram@barnard.edu

Salary: $88,000 - $94,000