Writing Center Director
Oklahoma Panhandle State University - Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States, 73939![Oklahoma Panhandle State University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:The Writing Center Director will serve students, faculty, and courses within the disciplines and across the curriculum at Panhandle State. This position will serve as a liaison between our newly established Writing Center and the different stakeholders to promote academic writing and critical thinking as well as to promote the importance of effective communication. While tutoring students and training and mentoring student tutors will be part of the director’s duties, the director will also be expected to be an active presence on campus events at which promoting the Writing Center and its services is appropriate.APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:Letter of ApplicationResumeThree References, including current addresses and phone numbersJOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee the practices of the writing center on campus and online;Oversee the day-to-day functions of the center;Provide detailed information of the center’s operations, maintain those records as appropriate for grant verification;Train and oversee writing tutors;Develop and host workshops and presentations on common writing practices;Coordinate writing workshop requests from faculty and staff;Be an active presence on campus facilitating the writing center role and services in the university community;Stay current with innovations in the field of writing center studies;Design and implement writing seminars, resources, etc.;Work closely with other resource centers to create collaborative programs and resources for students;Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example;Must be a professional, credible, and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community;Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsibly;Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking;Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time;Ability to communicate in a courteous manner;Possibility to teach as an adjunct instructor;Other duties as assigned.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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