Tenure Track Faculty - English Composition & Rhetoric

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English and Humanities Locations:
Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Dec 30, 2025 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Salary Type:
Annually Salary Range: $68,145.00 - $88,601.00 Position

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About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work:
Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values:
Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of English & Humanities at DCC invites applications for a Tenure-Track position in English specializing in Composition and Rhetoric. This position has an expected start date in August 2026.

DCC offers introductory courses in composition as well as co-requisite and developmental composition courses. Candidates should be creative thinkers that demonstrate the ability to implement and share innovative and current pedagogical approaches from the field of Rhetoric and Composition.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Teaching classes in Composition and Rhetoric.

* Develop and revise course curricula to reflect current industry trends and academic standards.

* Incorporate technology and experiential learning into classroom instruction.

* Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.

* Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

* Participate in department meetings, college-wide committees, and student club activities, and engage in campus community events.

* Participate in assessment activities and professional development.

* Contribute to program development through curriculum improvement, recruitment efforts, and community outreach.

* Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's Degree in English or Composition and Rhetoric.

* Official transcripts required upon hire.

* College level teaching experience in composition and rhetoric.

* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

* An appreciation for diversity of all types and how diversity impacts learning and instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in English or Composition and Rhetoric.

* Experience teaching at a community college.

* Experience supervising part-time composition instructors.

* Demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and/or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners.

* Teaching experience includes both in-person and online modalities.

* An understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.

* Experience in using instructional technology in the classroom and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies.

* Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin in January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

* Tenure Track Faculty - English Composition & Rhetoric is a full-time, permanent position.

* A current resume or curriculum vitae is required.

* Professional letters of reference are required.

* New tenure-track full-time faculty with a terminal degree will normally be appointed at the rank of assistant professor, as per the college's Professional Staff Handbook.

Classification:

Dutchess United Educators (DUE), Tenure-Track Full-Time Teaching Educator

Full-Time faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College (DCC) and Dutchess United Educators (DUE).

Salary:

$68,145 - $88,601, commensurate with experience and terminal degree.

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