I’m happy to share that Fairleigh Dickinson University is hiring for a FT Lecturer in Composition. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach Basic Writing. Please share widely!
I’m happy to answer questions off-list at lreid
Best,
Lynn
Lynn Reid
University Director of Writing
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
Fairleigh Dickinson University
https://jobs.fdu.edu/postings/10541
| ob Title: | Lecturer in College Writing—Spring 2026 |
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| Campus: | Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ |
| Department: | School of the Humanities-Metro |
| Hiring Manager: | Janet Boyd |
| Hiring Manager Title: | Interim Dean |
| College: | Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education |
| Position Type: | Faculty |
| Grade: | Faculty |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Faculty Rank: | Lecturer |
| Salary: | $60,000.00 |
| General Benefits | This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health/dental/RX/vision insurance, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA/HSA. |
| Status: | Full-Time |
| Months Worked: | 9 Month |
| Job Summary: | The Foundational Writing Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University invites applications for a Lecturer in College Writing at the FDU Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, New Jersey. FDU is a private, nonprofit Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) of higher education, with two New Jersey campuses, the Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck and the Florham Campus in Madison. The Metro Campus is home to a majority-minority student body. The Metropolitan Campus also has a strong career focus, as it is home to many of FDU’s business, professional, science, and health care programs. |
| Required Qualifications: | Required: Masters in Rhetoric and Composition or related field; additional graduate coursework in composition and rhetoric a plus. The ideal candidate will have expertise and a record of excellence in teaching basic writing at the undergraduate level and demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive classroom environment. Must be prepared to engage in ongoing professional development and service activities within the Writing Program. Interest or expertise in writing program or writing center administration preferred. Teaching load of 12 credits per semester. Submit a cover letter/letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendations.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025. Expected start date: Spring 2026 semester |
| Preferred Qualifications: | |
| Hours Worked | |
| Posting Date: | 08/14/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | |
| Application Types Accepted: | Faculty Profile |
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Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Other Document