Creative & Professional Writing Assistant Professor - Composition

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University's Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Creative & Professional Writing department. This role will also serve as the Coordinator of Composition and Coordinator of the Writing Center. WCSU is committed to diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from various underrepresented groups. The university is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The Department of Creative and Professional Writing offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including a unique MFA in Creative & Professional Writing. Faculty typically teach twelve credit hours per semester, but the Composition Coordinator receives reassigned time for coordination duties. The successful candidate will teach in and oversee the university's Composition program, including first-year composition, a second-tier composition course, a tutor training course, and teaching-in-the-schools courses. Responsibilities include curriculum development, advising on General Education matters related to Composition, supervising student peer tutors, providing tutoring support, managing the Writing Center space, developing training for instructors and tutors, supervising the embedded tutor program, and ensuring the healthy operation of the Composition Program and Writing Center. Faculty are also expected to maintain an active research program, serve on committees, and advise students.

Requirements

Completed terminal degree (Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or Writing, or an MFA in Writing preferred) at the time of application.
Evidence of scholarship in Rhetoric and Composition or experience leading a composition program.
Experience working in or leading a Writing Center or similar services to provide student learning support in writing.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience may be considered.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in teaching college composition.
Experience in administration and assessment.
Experience providing experiential learning (including but not limited to training student tutors).
Background in faculty development.

Responsibilities

Teach in and oversee the university's Composition program.
Serve as Coordinator of Composition and Coordinator of the Writing Center.
Develop and revise the Composition curriculum as needed.
Advise the university on General Education matters related to Composition.
Supervise student peer tutors in the Writing Center.
Provide tutoring and specialized support during peer-led tutoring sessions.
Manage the Writing Center space.
Provide development and training opportunities to Composition instructors and student tutors.
Supervise the embedded tutor program.
Take responsibility for the healthy operation of the Composition Program and the Writing Center.
Maintain an active research program.
Serve on committees.
Advise students.