Job: Director of the Undergraduate Writing Center at Texas Tech University

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that the Writing Centers of Texas Tech University are hiring a Director for the Undergraduate Writing Center. Please see the job advertisement below for details. 

Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael J. Faris, at michae...@ttu.edu. 

Thank you,

Kristin

Kristin Messuri, Ph.D.

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Managing Director

Writing Centers of Texas Tech

Texas Tech University

kristin...@ttu.edu

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Texas Tech University seeks a Director for the Undergraduate Writing Center. The Director will coordinate with the Assistant Director to supervise writing consultants and oversee the daily operations of the center, which provides more than 3000 writing consultations each academic year. We seek a diverse pool of candidates and welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Hire and train consultants for both face-to-face and synchronous online writing consultations. Provide them with feedback and ongoing professional development opportunities. Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with the UWC Assistant Director. 
• Provide ongoing assessment of undergraduate students' writing needs. Develop and facilitate writing initiatives to meet identified needs (e.g. writing groups, learning assistants).
• On a yearly basis, assess internal program outcomes and set priorities with a focus on continuous improvement of content and customer service.
• Develop and participate in strategic collaborations with undergraduate-focused units (e.g., TrUE, Honors College, and McNair Scholars Program).
• Provide instructional support to undergraduate instructors as needed (e.g. in-class workshops).
• Work with the Managing Director and other writing center administrators to ensure the optimal running and ongoing development of the UWC as well as the Graduate Writing Center and online writing center when appropriate and/or necessary.
• Hold one-to-one writing consultations with undergraduate students on an as-needed basis.
• Engage in writing center research and scholarship. Examples of engagement include writing a publication, presenting at a conference, volunteering for a professional organization, or giving/attending a professional development event.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in English, Education, TESOL, or related discipline. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a writing program or writing center setting in higher education. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Salary and Appointment Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, professional staff position. Salary commensurate with qualifications. The expected start date is June 1, 2021. The UWC Director reports directly to the Managing Director of the Writing Centers of TTU. 

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ and upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, and 1-2 page statement of writing center philosophy/vision. Please refer to Requisition 26046BR. All applications will also require names and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be required for finalists.

 

Please direct questions to Dr. Michael J. Faris at michae...@ttu.edu. 

TTU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and it encourages applications from minorities and women. 

Application deadline: November 5 at 5:00 PM CDT.