The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its ten tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.
The Writing Program at Northeastern University, housed in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and the English Department, invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Teaching Associate appointments on our Boston campus, starting August 17, 2026. The appointment will be for one nine-month academic year contract (2026-27), with an opportunity for renewal for an additional academic year (2027-28).
These full-time, benefits-eligible positions provide health insurance coverage. Candidates may be eligible for hire as part-time lecturers for the 2027 summer terms on a per-course basis.
Responsibilities
We welcome applicants with recently-awarded PhD, EdD, or related doctoral degrees (2023 or later) from the humanities and social sciences who have demonstrated training, scholarship, and/or pedagogical investment in the teaching of writing.
We are especially interested in candidates who seek further specialization in the following:
Business, technical, scientific, and professional writing
Multilingualism and translingualism
Digital and multimodal literacies
Alternative assessment and non-traditional grading practices
Human composition in the age of artificial intelligence
Requirements
Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, Communication, Education, Linguistics, or related fields, in hand by the employment start date.
Experience independently instructing first-year and/or upper-division undergraduate students in writing-intensive courses.
Familiarity with professional and/or industry writing that is relevant for students who undertake co-op assignments (6-month full-time employment), internships, and careers in the natural sciences, business, engineering, and computer science
Evidence of commitment to writing across the curriculum (WAC) and/or writing in the disciplines (WID) scholarship and pedagogies.
Active record of collaborating with colleagues in institutional and professional settings, including service at the department and university levels.
Documents to Submit
Applicants should submit prior to March 27, 2026 , the following documents via Northeastern's Workday portal:
Cover letter (2 pages maximum)
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement that articulates your pedagogical philosophy along with practical applications in the classroom (1 page maximum)
Upon request, candidates may be asked to provide names and contact information for at least two professional references from whom letters of recommendation can be solicited as needed.
Please address inquiries about the position to Search Committee Co-Chairs, Olivia Ordoñez ( o.ordonez@northeastern.edu ) and Talia Vestri ( t.vestri@northeastern.edu ).
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & trans
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