Job Description

Literacy and Composition Lecturer

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) was established in August 2018 and is the newest School within the CUNY system. The mission of the School is to: 1) offer undergraduate and graduate programs of labor and urban studies to working adults and traditional-age students; 2) expand educational opportunities to working adults while meeting the workforce development needs of the City and State, and 3) serving the labor and broader community by conducting research, offering leadership development programs, hosting forums and national conferences, and publishing national labor journals to promote debate on issues critical to labor and working-class communities.

SLU seeks a Literacy and Composition Lecturer in the Urban Studies department and will report to the Chair of the department.

The Literacy and Composition Lecturer will have primary responsibility for teaching, program planning, and academic oversight of pre-college programs at SLU. The lecturer may contribute to the overall academic development of students at SLU (including advising) in the areas

of literacy, reading, and writing composition at the school.

Students participating in the College Now program at the School of Labor and Urban Studies are a part of a comprehensive collaborative initiative between the City University of New York and the New York City Department of Education. They are earning college credits towards an Urban Experience undergraduate certificate while completing high school. Students in SLU?s College Academy are high school students at partnering alternative high schools and earn an undergraduate certificate in Community Leadership. Pre-college classes are held both at SLU and on site at partner high schools.

The lecturer position has an annual 24-hour teaching credit workload, and the Lecturer will typically teach three courses per semester with possible administrative reassigned time.

Additional departmental and school service work is required. Lecturers receive a certificate of continuous employment (contractual tenure) upon their sixth-year reappointment.

The appointment will start in the Fall 2025semester.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Teaching

o Develop and deliver courses related to literacy and composition, which may include foundational courses with specialized themes in labor and urban studies.

o Use a variety of instructional methods, including lectures, interactive activities, and technology, to engage and educate students effectively.

o Assess and evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and support students? academic progress.

Programmatic responsibilities

o Take on leadership roles in program development, planning, and review.

o Assist in the supervision of pre-college adjunct faculty.

o Oversee the design and revision of course curriculum, ensuring alignment with best practices in literacy and composition education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.

Preferred Qualifications:

? A Master?s degree in a relevant field such as English, Education, Literacy Education, Writing Studies, Writing, or a closely related discipline.

? Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with evidence of effective pedagogical methods.

? Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and within the academic community and demonstrated experience teaching a diverse student body.

? Knowledge of current educational technologies and their integration into teaching.

? Evidence of readiness to assume leadership roles in program administration, oversight, planning, and development.

? Experience in curriculum development and assessment.

? Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and colleagues

? A passion for improving literacy and composition skills in students.

*While experience with pre-college populations or high-school teaching is not required for the position, such experience will be favorably considered

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $79,170-$92,878 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension, and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a letter of interest/cover letter (including description of teaching experience and philosophy), CV/resume, and the names and contact information for two professional references online via CUNY's web-based job system.

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYFirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. Navigate to job openings by clicking the Career tile from the Main Menu.

CLOSING DATE

Open until April 20, 2025, with resume review to begin on March 20, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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About CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working class populations in the workplace and in the community. It also collaborates with other units of CUNY to offer a range of college-credit programs designed to give workers the academic and technical skills they need for professional advancement. Its faculty includes distinguished scholars in the social sciences as well as expert practitioners in government, labor, and public service. In addition to its academic programs, SLU sponsors research; organizes forums and conferences; and publishes a national journal, New Labor Forum: A journal of ideas, analysis, and debate.

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