Lecturer

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Writing and Rhetoric

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$ 65,000

Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio. Please use the Apply Now button to submit the following documents:

• CV

• Application letter explaining your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and teaching effectiveness

• 3 confidential letters of recommendation

• Sample syllabus and materials from your course(s), at least focusing on written language and optionally focusing on oral/aural communication (or another distinct content/skill area)

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

Inquires should be directed to: [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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