Director of the Center for Speaking and Writing, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
About The Position
This is a full-time, 10-month contract, faculty position overseeing the strategic planning and day-to-day supervision of the Lipscomb University Center for Speaking and Writing (CSW). The role includes serving on the Executive Committee of the Learning Commons and assisting the Lead Faculty for Writing in curricular design for POWERS and Introduction to University Writing. The Director will also carry a 17-hour teaching load, including the CSW Practicum course for writing and speaking consultants. The primary function involves designing the pedagogical structure, overseeing daily operations, and supervising and mentoring writing consultants. Additional duties include designing and conducting writing workshops, coordinating with other University offices, planning outreach events, updating software and the website, and managing the budget. The Director is expected to stay current on Writing and Speaking Center theory and pedagogy. The CSW aims to help clients polish their work in a welcoming atmosphere through interactive, objective, patient, and understanding consultations, serving the undergraduate and graduate community via synchronous in-person and online consultations.
Requirements
- M.A. in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Linguistics, or a related field required
- At least one year of writing center experience required
- Experience teaching composition at the collegiate level required
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strict confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong project management and strategic planning skills
- Experienced thought partner and collaborator
- Collaborative problem solver
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. strongly preferred
- Experience in writing or speaking center administration is preferred
- Experience with developmental writers is preferred
- Research interests in multilingual writers, online tutoring, new media studies, or multiliteracies are especially encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide pedagogical oversight and logistical support for the CSW
- Manage the CSW budget
- Develop an assessment and strategic growth plan for the CSW
- Develop and organize outreach activities for the CSW across the University
- Recruit and hire undergraduate and graduate writing and speaking consultants across majors
- Provide training, ongoing professional development, supervision, and evaluation for writing consultants through Practicum and ongoing professional development
- Design writing resources for the CSW website, including videos and infographics
- Design and deliver writing or presenting workshops across the University
- Design writing diagnostic materials for University departments and writing individualized tutoring plans for students with long-term support needs
- Serve on the Learning Commons leadership team
- Oversee the long-term strategic planning and day-to-day supervision of the Lipscomb University Center for Speaking and Writing (CSW)
- Serve on the Executive Committee of the Learning Commons
- Assist the Lead Faculty for Writing in curricular design for POWERS and Introduction to University Writing
- Carry a 17-hour teaching load, including the CSW Practicum course for writing and speaking consultants
- Design the pedagogical structure of the CSW
- Oversee daily operations of the CSW
- Supervise and mentor writing consultants
- Design and conduct writing workshops for University courses and organizations
- Coordinate with other University offices and departments
- Plan CSW outreach events for the University and/or community
- Update scheduling software, the Writing Studio website, and social media
- Stay current on Writing and Speaking Center theory and pedagogy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
