Doctoral Lecturer - Rhetoric and Composition

Doctoral Lecturer – Rhetoric and Composition FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The College of Staten Island-CUNY invites applications for a teacher–scholar in its Writing Studies (English Department). The faculty member will play a key role in the First‑Year Writing Program.

This is a full‑time, doctoral lecturer line with the opportunity to earn a Continuous Employment Certificate (CCE). The new faculty member will perform teaching, research, and guidance in area(s) of expertise and serve on a committee that develops first‑year writing curricula and policies.

The teaching load upon entering the position will be an annual workload of 24 units, typically a 3‑3 teaching load. The candidate will have the opportunity to rotate into one of our administrative roles in the Writing Program (described below). The candidate will teach courses in our first‑year writing program as well as Writing Studies courses in our undergraduate major and the MA graduate level.

The CSI Writing Program boasts a dedicated group of full‑time tenure‑line faculty and lecturers who, in addition to teaching, serve in advisory roles to the program and in administrative roles such as WPA, Deputy WPA, scheduler, Writing Center Director, and ESL coordinator. We take seriously the development of our adjunct community through professional development in the teaching of writing and mentorship.

Our Writing Program values innovative and student‑centered approaches to teaching writing, and we aim toward a culture of collaboration and experimentation.

The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior College organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 14,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and clinical doctoral degrees, and, in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous PhD degrees.

CSI’s internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

The College is situated on a 204‑acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area. We serve a diverse student population from all five NYC boroughs. The college is accessible from Manhattan and Brooklyn via MTA express and limited stop buses.

The English Department, where the CSI Writing program is housed, has a diverse faculty of writing professionals, linguists, and literary scholars.

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. ABD applicants will be considered; however, their degree must be conferred prior to the first day of classes of fall 2026 in order to hold the position.

• Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or English with primary specialization in Rhetoric and Composition
• At least four years of teaching experience.
• The candidate must demonstrate a significant service record in a writing program, such as with mentoring, curriculum development, assessment, or administration.

• Composition theory and pedagogy
• Critical pedagogy
• Community writing
• Writing program administration
• Writing across the curriculum
• Writing in the disciplines

$82,389 – $87,420

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research,…