Lecturer in First-Year Writing

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Job:

Lecturer in First-Year Writing

The First-Year Writing Program (FYW) at Barnard College seeks a Lecturer to teach a 3/3 load in FYW and FYW Workshop, a program for students who benefit from extra support in critical reading and academic writing. 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. The Lecturer will work closely with the Director and Associate Director of FYW on syllabus and program development. Lecturers also advise students, serve on College committees, and may be asked to assist in program administration.

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

Barnard is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City affiliated with Columbia University, offering a vibrant intellectual community, small classes, and highly engaged students. We especially value faculty whose teaching brings global, critical and inclusive perspectives into the classroom.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time