Assistant Director University Writing Center

The University Writing Center employs peer-consultants to provide writing tutorial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students at ECU both in person and online. The University Writing Center serves as the primary student-outreach component of the University Writing Program. The University Writing Program is linked administratively to the Department of English and reports through the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University.

East Carolina University (www.ecu.edu), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 27,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 90,000), which lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast.

The Assistant Director of the University Writing Center does not serve primarily as a classroom teacher. Instead, the teaching responsibilities for this position are primarily in tutor training or overseeing the writing consultants working in the Writing Center, although part of tutor training occurs in a special credit-bearing course; the Assistant Director may be the instructor of record for that course from time to time.

In addition, the Assistant Director provides professional development sessions related to writing, writing instruction, digital writing/composing, and document design for faculty members and students both through sessions with specific classes and as part of ongoing professional development through the University Writing Program and other campus groups (e.g., Office of Faculty Excellence).

About 60% of the position is focused on supporting the director in day-to-day work of the University Writing Center ( UWC) and Online Writing Lab ( OWL). These duties involve assisting the director with staff development/weekly staff meetings and preparing consultants to lead both UWC and classroom-based writing consultations; assisting the director with observation and evaluation of UWC/ OWL writing consultants; and consulting with students in both onsite and online tutorial sessions about their writing concerns. 20% of the position focuses on campus outreach, which involves assisting the University Writing Program ( UWP) with developing and conducting workshops, supporting development of outside programs and projects, collaborating on grant writing projects and initiatives and collaborating with staff on data collection and assessment projects, as well as producing internal and external reports. 10% of the position focuses on remaining current in scholarship and research in writing studies and writing centers, which may include participating in local, regional, and national writing conferences. Leadership makes up 10% of this position and involves suggesting innovative methods for improving work of the UWC, the OWL, and the UWP; and participating in university committees as a representative of the UWP or the UWC.

Consultant Supervision - 60%

Campus Outreach - 20%

Scholarship - 10%

Leadership - 10%

Contingent upon availability of funds

Minimum qualification is an MA in English or related degree (e.g., rhetoric/composition or writing studies) from an appropriately accredited institution.

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Preferred education and experiences include a Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric; 3 years writing center experience including writing center administrative experience; experience with online writing labs/support; knowledge of writing center/writing program administration theories and practices; knowledge of best practices and principles related to online instruction for writing and tutoring; knowledge of digital literacies and experience with digital tools for composing texts; and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 941540. Applicants must complete a candidate profile, submit a cover letter indicating their interest in the position and noting relevant writing center experience and/or experience teaching writing, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three current references. Official transcripts and 2-3 official letters of reference are required upon employment. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Nikki Caswell (caswelld@ecu.edu).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

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