"Lecturer in the Discipline of Writing (Open genre)"

Columbia University School of the Arts invites applications to fill the position of Lecturer in the Discipline of Writing to begin July 1, 2026. Initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal for a total of three years.

The Writing Program offers an undergraduate major in Creative Writing, and the MFA in Writing with concentrations in Fiction, Poetry and literary Nonfiction. Candidates with at least one publication by a nationally recognized press, or several published stories, essays, or poems are encouraged to apply. The Program invites applicants who work in one genre, or whose work is cross-genre, and who have a strong commitment to teaching and service.

This lecturer position will teach 3 classes or its equivalent each fall and spring semester. Courses taught will be undergraduate or graduate workshops, seminars or lectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to mentoring graduate students and developing co-curricular pre-professional programming in consultation with the Chair and faculty in Poetry, Fiction and Nonfiction.

Teaching experience is required; undergraduate and graduate teaching is preferred.

Columbia University School of the Arts offers Masters of Fine Arts Degrees in four disciplines: Film, Theatre, Visual Arts and Writing; a Masters of Arts degree in Film Studies; and undergraduate majors in Creative Writing, Film Studies and Visual Arts.

Salary commensurate with experience.

A record of significant professional achievement as a writer in fiction, nonfiction poetry, and/or cross-genre.

Minimum Degree Required: BA or equivalent undergraduate degree.

Preferred Degree Required: MFA/graduate degree.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: a cover letter, C.V., and contact information for three references, who may be asked to provide a letter at a later stage in the process. Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample at a later stage in the search.

Review of applications will begin April 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran