The Writing Program at Whittier College is seeking a Director of College Writing.
Whittier College is seeking an experienced writing specialist to establish a new Writing Center and direct the College Writing Program. The College Writing Program is an integral part of the liberal arts curriculum, which is designed to teach students how to communicate effectively at each successive level of their major discipline, as well as to general audiences outside their chosen fields, commonly referred to on campus as Writing Across the Curriculum. In our writing courses, students are trained to read and listen critically and to construct supportable written arguments, integrating knowledge from within their chosen disciplines, through recursive, collaborative processes.
The Director will work with the Dean of Academic Success and faculty to staff the College Writing Program, a foundation of the First-Year Experience Program. Each semester and throughout the summer, the Director will offer professional development training for students serving as tutors, and for faculty teaching all levels of college writing (first year, intermediate, writing intensive, major capstones). In turn, the Director is expected to teach a first-year writing course once each semester, as needed, in consultation with the academic deans.
The Director will work with the Center for Advising and Academic Success during the summer months to support the training and development of peer writing associates to complement current tutoring programs. Additionally, the Director will work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to establish clear assessment standards and protocols for the College Writing Program, its instructors, and Writing Across the Curriculum.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week plus occasional evenings and weekends.
Exempt Status: Exempt-12 months
Full Time/Part Time status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Dean of Academic Success
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Academic Affairs
Position Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the Dean of Academic Success to set up the Writing Center to support the College Writing Program and First Year Experience.
- Develop College policy and professional development for Faculty and Students as it relates to the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
- The expectation is that the Writing Director will work on campus during their appointment.
- Develop and deliver professional training development workshops for student peer writing associates (tutors) each semester and during the summer months (as needed).
- Develop and deliver professional training development workshops for Faculty members teaching First Year Experience Courses and Writing Courses.
- Service on College-wide faculty committees such as the Curriculum Committee, Educational Policies Committee, Committee for the Future of the Liberal Arts, Enrollment and Student Affairs Committee, or others directed by the Dean of Academic Success.
- Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the Writing Center and each part of the College Writing Program.
- If adjustments to the teaching schedule need to be made, the Director will work with the Dean of Academic Success to decide projects for the academic year. In general, the Director teaches 25% of their workload, with 40% of their time dedicated to training and management of the tutors, and the other 35% dedicated to the professional development and training of the faculty.
Non-essential Functions of the Job
None identified at this time.
Position Specifications and Requirements
Previous Experience
- Experience working in a writing center as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or professional employee is highly regarded.
Knowledge and Education
- Master’s Degree required; preferred in Rhetoric and Composition, English, ESL Education (concentration in literacy/writing), or a related field.
Application Deadline
Until the position is filled.
The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.
Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law
