Assistant Director for Faculty and Community Outreach: Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director coordinates the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center’s outreach to campus faculty about best practices in writing instruction, outreach to the community via the Flagship Writing Project that supports student writers in local high schools, and coordinates research initiatives in these areas.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or related field
3 years writing center experience
2 years college-level classroom teaching experience
Knowledge of writing center theory and practice and of the writing conventions in multiple disciplines (e.g., humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering)
Ability to work with faculty from multiple disciplines on writing instruction and develop/deliver presentations and workshops in educational and public contexts
Knowledge of the underlying principles of generative AI models and ethical considerations in AI-assisted writing
Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to collaborate with and support individuals from a variety of communities and cultures
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with various groups including students, faculty, staff, and the general public
Knowledge of PC and Mac computers and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom
Ability to prioritize tasks and obligations, meet deadlines, problem-solve, work independently, and participate collaboratively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

PhD in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or related field
4 years of experience with college-level writing instruction
Experience with community outreach and engagement, including with high school students
Experience with writing center or other writing program administration
Coursework and/or research focus on writing centers, writing program administration, or writing in the disciplines/writing across the curriculum
Coursework in qualitative and/or research methodologies
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canvas, WCOnline
Familiarity with the role(s) of technology in writing and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Promotes evidence-based and innovative approaches to disciplinary writing instruction by engaging in consultations with campus faculty and leading workshops about assignment design, assessing and responding to student writing, use of GenAI, and other topics.
Coordinates the JAHWC’s Flagship Writing Project by serving as a liaison with high schools, various campus units, and local community organizations to arrange presentations and one-to-one help for students at selected local high schools and community organizations.
Develops and conducts research that impacts campus and/or community practices of writing-related teaching and learning.
Develops print and digital resources for students and faculty
Helps to mentor graduate and undergraduate students interested in disciplinary writing instruction, community outreach, writing program administration, writing-related research, etc.; and applies for grant funding whenever possible.
Supports the overall administration of the JAHWC by maintaining records, producing reports, responding to student needs, and participating in other parts of the Center’s operation as needed.