Director of University Writing Center and Assistant Professor of English

University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The University of Southern of Mississippi enthusiastically welcomes applications for the position of Director of the Writing Center and Assistant Professor of English. This full-time, tenure-track position includes both a faculty role and administrative leadership of our innovative Writing Center. The successful candidate will contribute additional expertise in composition and rhetoric and Writing Center Studies to English and join a strong student success and support network at the University level.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, English, or related field in English studies by time of appointment and experience directing a Writing Center.
Experience with computers and appropriate teaching technologies
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Nice To Haves

A record of publication and scholarship, excellence in teaching (including online), and commitment to all service.

Responsibilities

The Director serves as an assistant professor with associated teaching, scholarship, and service duties.
The expected teaching load is three courses per year, with the assumption of an active and productive research agenda.
All faculty in the English program participate in the collegial day-to-day work of supporting colleagues and students as well as performing college and university service as needed and appropriate to rank.
Provide direction, guidance, and support to the Writing Center staff and campus collaborators, setting appropriate goals and establishing key priorities;
Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate Writing Center tutors;
Assess established learning outcomes and program goals for the Writing Center, adjusting over time as needed;
Coordinate and facilitate Writing Center programming for key constituencies (e.g., faculty and staff, multilingual writers, graduate students, STEM majors, capstone courses, etc.);
Work collaboratively with key Director colleagues (Speaking Center, Composition, Center for Faculty Development) to support common goals;
Work with the Office of the Provost to collaborate with student success and faculty development initiatives campus-wide;
Work closely with the Writing Center's Assistant Director to oversee scheduling, payroll, and day-to-day operations;
Oversee the writing center budget and coordinate efforts to strengthen its financial resources;
Perform other duties as assigned.