Auburn
Associate Director University Writing
Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Posting Details
Position Information
Job TitleAssociate Director University Writing
Posting NumberP1812F
Position Summary Information
Auburn University seeks a non-tenure track faculty administrator to serve as Associate Director of University Writing. This is a 12-month non-tenurable faculty position with competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience.
This position reports to the Director of University Writing. University Writing was established in 2010 under the Office of the Provost to coordinate the university-wide initiative to improve writing and writing instruction at Auburn. Programs and services include writing-focused faculty development, the Miller Writing Center (MWC), and graduate support services. A member of the University Writing administrative team, the Associate Director plays a crucial role in directing the MWC, including consultant professional development and center operations.
Recruit and hire new peer consultants each spring semester in collaboration with a committee of current peer consultants.
Train new consultants by designing weekly professional development lessons and providing feedback on assignments at regular intervals.
Supervise approximately thirty undergraduate peer consultants: form personal relationships with each employee, communicate formative feedback through observation reports, address performance concerns, provide guidance on workplace challenges, and support their creation of ePortfolios.
Work closely with a team of undergraduate lead consultants to design and implement weekly professional development lessons centering on timely, practical topics.
Supervise the program administrator who oversees writing center logistics and data, cooperating to set goals and check progress, as well as conducting annual performance reviews.
Collaborate with University Writing coworkers as needed to ensure success in the writing center, faculty development, graduate programs, marketing, and office operations.
Forge strong relationships with key writing center partners, especially with leaders of Academic Support, the University Libraries, and Career Discovery & Success.
Represent Auburn University in relevant professional organizations, especially the Southeastern Writing Center Association and the International Writing Centers Association.
Help peer consultants to participate in the wider field of writing center studies by inviting them to co-present at conferences and to join research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
At least two years of progressive experience in writing or communication centers, peer tutoring, or related fields.
Familiarity with scholarly conversations in writing studies.
Required education: Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Composition, and Rhetoric or a closely related field with a scholarly focus on writing centers or communication centers at the time employment begins.
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Supervision of student and/or full-time employees.
Teaching and tutoring writing.
Publications on education, composition, and/or writing centers.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a CV, cover letter, statement of administrative philosophy that describes the candidate's approach to writing center leadership, and names/contact information for three professional references to the PeopleAdmin system. Applications and required documents are required by November 1st 2024. Only complete applications will be considered.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date08/19/2024
Close Date11/01/2024
EEO StatementAUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Open Until FilledNo
References required for this position?Yes
If yes, minimum number requested3
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Position Information
Job TitleAssociate Director University Writing
Posting NumberP1812F
Position Summary Information
Auburn University seeks a non-tenure track faculty administrator to serve as Associate Director of University Writing. This is a 12-month non-tenurable faculty position with competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience.
This position reports to the Director of University Writing. University Writing was established in 2010 under the Office of the Provost to coordinate the university-wide initiative to improve writing and writing instruction at Auburn. Programs and services include writing-focused faculty development, the Miller Writing Center (MWC), and graduate support services. A member of the University Writing administrative team, the Associate Director plays a crucial role in directing the MWC, including consultant professional development and center operations.
Recruit and hire new peer consultants each spring semester in collaboration with a committee of current peer consultants.
Train new consultants by designing weekly professional development lessons and providing feedback on assignments at regular intervals.
Supervise approximately thirty undergraduate peer consultants: form personal relationships with each employee, communicate formative feedback through observation reports, address performance concerns, provide guidance on workplace challenges, and support their creation of ePortfolios.
Work closely with a team of undergraduate lead consultants to design and implement weekly professional development lessons centering on timely, practical topics.
Supervise the program administrator who oversees writing center logistics and data, cooperating to set goals and check progress, as well as conducting annual performance reviews.
Collaborate with University Writing coworkers as needed to ensure success in the writing center, faculty development, graduate programs, marketing, and office operations.
Forge strong relationships with key writing center partners, especially with leaders of Academic Support, the University Libraries, and Career Discovery & Success.
Represent Auburn University in relevant professional organizations, especially the Southeastern Writing Center Association and the International Writing Centers Association.
Help peer consultants to participate in the wider field of writing center studies by inviting them to co-present at conferences and to join research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
At least two years of progressive experience in writing or communication centers, peer tutoring, or related fields.
Familiarity with scholarly conversations in writing studies.
Required education: Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Composition, and Rhetoric or a closely related field with a scholarly focus on writing centers or communication centers at the time employment begins.
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Supervision of student and/or full-time employees.
Teaching and tutoring writing.
Publications on education, composition, and/or writing centers.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a CV, cover letter, statement of administrative philosophy that describes the candidate's approach to writing center leadership, and names/contact information for three professional references to the PeopleAdmin system. Applications and required documents are required by November 1st 2024. Only complete applications will be considered.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date08/19/2024
Close Date11/01/2024
EEO StatementAUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Open Until FilledNo
References required for this position?Yes
If yes, minimum number requested3
#J-18808-Ljbffr