Alabama A&M University is hiring: Writing Center Coordinator in Huntsville

Salary: $47,300.00 - $60,200.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300465

Department: English and Foreign Languages

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Description

Summary:
The coordinator of the Writing Center will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Writing Center and assist the director with the planning and implementation of all matters related to the center, including organization and program planning and assisting undergraduate and graduate students with their academic writing. This 12-month appointment is within the Department of English and Foreign Languages in the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Writing Center Director to research, gather, organize information and data related to programs in the assigned area; prepare and compile reports, manuals, articles, announcements, and other informational materials.
• Prepare, format, revise, and review a range of documents, such as forms, memos, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations related to assigned areas as required.
• Provide training, orientation, and guidance to assigned faculty, staff, and students; assists in the recruitment and provide recommendations.
• Apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Teaches undergraduate courses in English general education program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Support students in identifying, developing, and applying learning strategies and study skills to enhance self-regulation, fostering academic success and progress toward graduation.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor's Degree in English; however, a master's degree in English is preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years' experience academic support, specifically for all levels of writing.
• Assist with Director to create Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) for workshops; collects surveys and analyzes results.
• Provide support throughout all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to final drafts.
• Familiarity with APA and MLA formatting styles.
• Experience teaching a diverse population.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have experience teaching a diverse population?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in English? However, a master's degree in English is preferred.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one (1) to two (2) years' experience academic support, specifically for all levels of writing?

• Yes
• No

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Are you abel to assist director to create Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) for workshops; collects surveys and analyzes results?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to provide support throughout all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to final drafts?

• Yes
• No

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Are you familiar with APA and MLA formatting styles?

• Yes
• No

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