Lecturer, English Teacher ​/ ESL TEFL, University Professor

Oct 09, 2026

Nov 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Stony Brook University’s Department of Writing and Rhetoric (DWR) is hiring a full-time lecturer specializing in English Language Learning (ELL, ESL, ESOL, ENL) to start in August 2027. Possession of an MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics at the time of application; minimum three years’ experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) in a postsecondary setting, including but not limited to grammar, phonetics, and/or phonology;

proficiency in prescriptive English grammar and phonetics; and native or native-like fluency in English are required. Preferred credentials include experience with group-based rubric assessment of student learning outcomes; evidence of academic service; and demonstrated commitment to advancing educational access, opportunity, and inclusive excellence. The position offers a two-year, renewable appointment for 3 in-person courses per fall/spring semester, teaching undergraduate ELLs in the Program in Academic English, graduate-level international TA training, and first-year writing in the DWR.

Other duties include performing departmental service and mentoring students.

Required Qualifications

Possession of an MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics at the time of application

Minimum three years' experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) in a postsecondary setting, including but not limited to grammar, phonetics, and/or phonology

Proficiency in prescriptive English grammer and phonetics

Native or native-like fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with group-based rubric assessment of student learning outcomes

Evidence of academic service

Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational access, opportunity, and inclusive excellence

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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