Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing: Cultural Reporting and Criticism

Job description

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University (NYU) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professorship in cultural criticism to commence on September 1, 2026 and conclude on August 31 , 2028.





We seek candidates who are culture writers for a general readership.

We encourage applications from those who write at the intersection of popular culture and social critique, especially writers who examine the phenomena of influence and trend.

Area(s) of focus might include fashion, style, media, technology, business, sports, or health.

The candidate must have demonstrated ability to teach beyond technique, guiding students through the skills and practice of writing while also introducing cultural criticism as a method of inquiry that can help students think about their other areas of study.





The Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing will develop and teach four distinct courses across the Gallatin Writing Program’s curricular areas: a First-Year Writing Seminar in fall, a First-Year Research Seminar in spring, and one Advanced Writing Course each semester.

The first-year courses introduce academic writing as a way of exploring and understanding ideas and emphasize writing as a process.

Both the Writing and Research Seminar focus on a subject of the instructor’s choice.

Advanced Writing Courses are elective courses that center student writing.

Across the curriculum, coursework balances thematic content with the writing and research practices relevant to the course’s disciplinary frameworks.

Workshops that lead students through the writing and revision process complement seminar-style discussion of course readings.

Candidates must have the ability to accommodate students of varying learning styles and skill levels within one class.





The position is a two-year, non-renewable position, during which time the Visiting Assistant Professor will participate fully in the life of the school, through faculty meetings and special programming.

A strong track record of innovative teaching across disciplines is required.

Candidates are advised that all teaching at Gallatin is done on campus in New York City.





Founded in 1972, Gallatin is a liberal arts college of 1,600 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students located within the major research University of NYU.

Its innovative B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses, and arts workshops.

The School emphasizes excellent teaching, top level faculty research, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor.

For more information about the Gallatin School, visit our website at https://gallatin.nyu.edu .





In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000.

This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months OR for 12 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

New York University 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.



Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.



Professional writing experience as a contributor or staff writer to national or international magazines, journals, newspapers, websites and/or book-length projects; teaching experience at the college or university level; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Advanced degree desirable but not required.



Applicants should include a CV; a cover letter that outlines relevant writing, teaching, and service experience; a writing sample of recently published work; two dream course descriptions (one for an Advanced Writing Course and one for the First-Year Program); and a list of two referees.

Applicants should upload material to the Interfolio link by November 15, 2025 to receive full consideration.

For questions, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Human Resources at gallatin.hr@nyu.edu, or the chair of the search committee, Ben Ratliff at bpr212@nyu.edu.



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