Ithaca College·Town of Ithaca, New York
The lecturer will be responsible for teaching literature courses within the Department of Literatures in English. They are expected to engage with students and contribute to the academic community at the Ithaca campus.
The School of Humanities and Sciences is creating a pool of qualified part-time lecturers in the Department of Literatures in English for possible openings during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Applicants are required to hold a master’s degree. College teaching experience is preferred.
Questions about the position should be directed to the department chair, Jennifer Spitzer, (JSpitzer@ithaca.edu). Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 607-274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu [humanresources@ithaca.edu]
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Part-time or adjunct bargaining unit employees are all part-time faculty employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus including but not limited to faculty in the titles of Lecturer or Adjunct. Information about the Union can be found here: http://www.ithaca.edu/hr/contingent_unions/ [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ithaca.edu%2Fhr%2Fcontingent_unions%2F&data=05%7C01%7Crpalma%40ithaca.edu%7Cd8b4d64fbbf14c2d1d2008db8945650e%7Cfa1ac8f65e5448579f0b4aa422c09689%7C0%7C0%7C638254703371881452%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mQ%2BytzGwkA4W0WedRCmBPoSrYBiFw1f8sMfuo5k4V%2BA%3D&reserved=0]. Successful candidates will be required to meet with union leadership prior to their first day.
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
$2,059.25 per credit hour.
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.
Applicants are required to hold a master's degree. Previous college teaching experience is preferred for this position.
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