Visiting Lecturer of English
Job in
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12603, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
Marist College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, English Teacher / ESL TEFL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Visiting Lecturer of English
Department/School:
School of Liberal Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:
$65,000 - $70,000
Job Summary:
The English Department at Marist University invites applications for a one year Visiting Lecturer of English with a proven ability to teach First Year Writing and Core Literature courses to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a mix of ENG 120 (Writing or College) and Core Literature classes. A strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree in English or related field is required. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.
Essential Functions:
The teaching load will be a 4-4 course load. Faculty are expected to hold office hours and attend departmental and school meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in English or Rhet/Comp is desired. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.
Required Application Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References
The deadline to submit an application will be Wednesday, June 24th, 2026.
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
* Unlimited paid sick time.
* 14+ paid holidays per year.
* Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
* Life insurance.
* Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
* 403(b) defined contribution plan:
* First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
* University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
* Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
7. Remains 1% thereafter.
* Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
* 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
* Tuition Benefits:
* Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
* University pays 100% tuition only.
* Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
* Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.
About the Department/School:
The English Department includes 18 full-time faculty and offers three Major Concentrations (Literature, Writing, and Theatre) and four Minors (Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Theatre, and Literature). Many English majors are also enrolled in our five-year Master's Degree in Teaching program. The department contributes substantially to our interdisciplinary programs in Africana Studies, American Studies, Global Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
The English Department is housed in the School of Liberal Arts, which includes departments in history, modern languages & cultures, philosophy & religious studies, and political science. The School of Liberal Arts is also home to the Hudson River Valley Institute.
About Marist University:
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.
Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their…
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