Writing Program Coordinator / Lecturer in English

About the role

The Department of English at California State University, Bakersfield is hiring a Lecturer in English specializing in Composition & Rhetoric, who will also serve as the department's Writing Program Coordinator. The position is temporary and full-time, based in the Department of English within the College of Arts and Humanities, and is available for the Fall 2027 / Spring 2028 academic year.

Key responsibilities

• Teach composition and writing at all levels, from basic to advanced
• Mentor and guide master's students through academic and research work
• Provide administrative leadership for the department's writing program

Required profile

• PhD in English or a closely related field, with a specialization in Composition & Rhetoric or Writing Studies, from an accredited university; applicants nearing completion of a doctorate may be considered, contingent on proof of degree completion by August 1, 2027
• Knowledge of disciplinary subject matter at a level sufficient for graduate-level instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students
• US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States; CSUB does not sponsor lecturers

Application process

• Apply online through the CSUB careers site
• Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned and three current professional references
• A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, is required; offers are conditional

Rank and salary: Lecturer rank, with anticipated starting salaries ranging from $5,507 to $10,674 per month depending on the lecturer level.