Boston University, Kilachand Honors College
Position ID:
BU-KHC-LECTURER [#29686]
Position Title:
Lecturer, Kilachand Honors College at Boston University
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
finished (2025/02/03, finished 2025/05/07, listed until 2025/08/03)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Lecturer, Kilachand Honors College at Boston University Boston University’s Kilachand Honors College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer, for an initial 3-year term with the possibility of renewal and promotion. We seek candidates with significant experience in teaching writing to undergraduate students, and who have a demonstrable commitment to inclusive and innovative pedagogy. A primary component of this position will involve teaching sections of Kilachand Honors College’s Studio I and II, which are writing-intensive first-year 2-credit undergraduate courses. In the first semester, students practice reading carefully, crafting arguments, and revising writing while exploring challenging texts and co-curricular events. In the second semester, students write and revise a research paper on a topic of students’ choosing. The Lecturer will also oversee the Studio teaching team, including mentoring our postdoctoral Studio instructors and collaborating on curricular innovations, such as non-traditional grading and experiential learning. Given this, we seek applicants with experience mentoring or advising. Opportunities to teach other courses across the Kilachand curriculum may also be available based on staffing needs. Kilachand Honors College is a community whose members share a commitment to addressing key challenges in our world and applying academic and creative endeavors toward positively affecting society, and thus we are seeking a faculty member who shares this orientation. Finally, we seek candidates who are invested in engaging fully in our living-learning community, as demonstrated by participation in the wide range of student-centered events (e.g., college programming) and a commitment to launching new student-focused initiatives. We welcome candidates who are prepared to collaborate around pedagogical challenges, such as approaches to AI, and propose new ways to deepen students’ learning in reading, writing, and research, in or outside of the classroom. We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups to apply. Lecturers are part of the SEIU 509 Union. For more information, please refer to https://www.bu.edu/hr/labor-relations/l509/. This Lecturer position begins July 1, 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Required Qualifications • Doctorate degree or MFA • At least one full-time year of experience teaching writing at the college level Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Melissa Holt, holtm@bu.edu. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. • Applicants should submit the following documents electronically to AcademicJobsOnline: o Cover letter describing teaching, service, and suitability for the position. o Current curriculum vitae. o Names and contact information of 2 professional references. Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
617-358-5900
Kilachand Honors College
91 Bay State Rd.
Suite 115
Boston, Ma 02215
91 Bay State Rd.
Suite 115
Boston, Ma 02215