Non-Tenure Track Faculty
9381BR
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-English
Detailed Job Description
The English Department at Rochester Institute of Technology (https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/department-english) seeks a Lecturer in creative writing prose to begin in August 2025. We are looking for an individual with experience teaching creative writing classes including those that integrate a range of digital platforms. Familiarity with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ digital creators
- AI or other automated generators
- software such as Ren’Py or Ink
- writing interactive narrative
- writing for video games
- knowledge of game engines
- graphic novels or comics in both print and digital media
- other forms of digital and digitally born writing (i.e., digital literature writ large)
The successful candidate’s goals will align with our vision of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in storytelling and making. Applicants must have a PhD or MFA by the time of hire. The successful applicant’s specialization will be in prose, which may include hybrid genres and experimental forms, and may be composed on a range of digital and/or analog platforms across traditional and new media. The successful candidate will be expected to teach workshops at all levels—which will include core courses, electives, and special topics—and to mentor students, advise capstone projects, and update current courses in their area(s) of specialization. This position does not require research responsibilities, allowing the focus to be entirely on educational excellence and student engagement. RIT lecturers have opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Service includes the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the running and governance of the English Department and College of Liberal Arts.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Department/College Description
The Department of English at RIT focuses on media and writing for the 21st century. It offers a B.S. that pairs the study and production of literature, media, and language with digital tools, and offers tracks in Literature and Media, Creative Writing, and Worldbuilding. Our faculty offer exploration in storytelling across media, fantasy worlds, worldbuilding, virtual reality, graphic novels, digital literature, dangerous texts, and more.
THE COLLEGE:
The College of Liberal Arts is one of nine colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology. The College has over 150 faculty in 13 departments in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The College currently offers fourteen undergraduate degree programs and five master’s degrees, serving over 800 students. A new Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science, with Language as one of the areas, is broadly interdisciplinary with several partner units across the university.
We encourage the creation, development, dissemination, and application of human knowledge in the arts, humanities, and social sciences by promoting innovative teaching, scholarship, and research, thus providing a comprehensive education for all RIT students. We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of personal growth and responsible citizenship in an increasingly technological and rapidly changing society by maintaining and promoting the intellectual climate on campus, contributing to students’ awareness and understanding of diversity, and enhancing students’ abilities to reason critically and communicate effectively. We value a rigorous liberal arts education that encourages innovative experiential learning and active scholarship, the highest ethical standards, the educational and social benefits of diversity and global awareness, an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment of openness and academic freedom, a working environment in which all staff and faculty enjoy respect and recognition, and the active and meaningful participation of all members of the College community. More information may be found here: https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or MFA in Creative Writing
- Demonstrated specialization in one or more of the following: BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ digital creators, AI or other automated generators, software such as Ren’Py or Ink, writing interactive narrative, writing for video games, knowledge of game engines, experience with graphic novels or comics in both print and digital media, or other forms of digital and digitally born writing
- Demonstrated publication record in prose creative writing that may include hybrid genres and experimental forms, and on a range of digital and/or print platforms across traditional and new media.
- Evidence of teaching experience at the college level, including creative writing workshops that integrate a number of digital platforms
- Evidence of interest in updating or developing courses in the candidate’s area(s) of specialization
- Evidence of interest in collaborating with colleagues and/or students across disciplines to promote interdisciplinary projects
- Evidence of interest in contributing to service of the program, college, and institute
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline
English
Faculty Rank
Lecturer
Employment Category
Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date
14-Aug-2025
Required Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Sample Syllabus, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Writing Samples
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9381BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:
- A brief teaching philosophy
- The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
- a one–to-two-page Contribution to Diversity Statement
- a link to a portfolio of creative work (20-30 pages, or equivalent; please note, files larger than 3MB cannot be submitted directly, please submit a link to your work)
- up to three sample syllabi for courses you have taught
- up to three sample syllabi for courses you might develop
- teaching evaluations if available
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Trent Hergenradar wthgsl@rit.edu
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be accepted until a candidate is hired. Applications submitted by 1/3/25 will receive priority consideration.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Salary Minimum
49000
Salary Maximum
55000