Associate Lecturer - English

Associate Lecturer (English, First-Year Composition and/or ESL) Job No: 529723 Position Type: Staff Part Time Campus: UMass Boston Department: English Pay Grade: 01 Date opened: 06 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time The English Department at UMass Boston anticipates periodic availability for non‑tenure‑track associate lecturers in English to teach up to four sections (12 credits) of first‑year composition, to start in fall and occasionally spring semesters. Availability of courses depends on student enrollment and is not guaranteed beyond one semester. In addition to instruction, the successful candidates will be expected to follow standard departmental policies related to instruction and course coordination in multi‑section classes. Responsibilities Instructor will teach up to four sections (12 credits) of first‑year composition, one or more of the required ENGL 101 and 102 sequence, and may also be asked to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) first‑year courses and seminars for multilingual students. Qualifications Required Qualifications: A master’s degree or PhD/PhD candidacy in rhetoric and composition, English, or a closely related field; demonstrated potential for excellence in instruction. Desired Qualifications: A documented record of excellence in teaching postsecondary academic writing; demonstrated success in working with diverse student populations. Application Instructions Upload a cover letter that describes (a) interest and experience in teaching postsecondary writing, (b) a brief statement of teaching philosophy, including experience working with diverse student populations, and (c) scheduling availability for the upcoming semester (fall or spring). Upload a CV. Upload a list of three relevant professional references and their contact information. ESL and Multilingual Student Experience Teaching experiences with ESL or multilingual students. Professional or graduate training in working with multilingual students. Other applicable experience or education. We will begin to review applications in May and will contact qualified candidates about interviews. Hiring will occur on a rolling basis through summer as staffing needs are determined. Compensation Effective September 1, 2026, the per‑course rate will be $6,000. EEO Statement UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed