Univ - Center for Academic Excellence/Writing Center - Instructor or Assistant Professor

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Academic Excellence/Writing Center (CAE/WC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a faculty member to teach academic, scientific, and professional writing and academic skills to graduate students, primarily in health care and biomedical science. The role involves teaching through scheduled one-on-one sessions (online and in-person) and conducting seminars on studying, test-taking, and writing skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with other faculty to enhance student writing and learning, with opportunities to engage in medical or health humanities. This position is ideal for those interested in a rewarding career teaching advanced students one-on-one and fostering collaborative learning and compassionate communication.

Requirements

A master's degree or higher in composition, rhetoric, education, or related fields.
At least two years of teaching experience in a one-on-one or classroom setting.
Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor graduate students.
Ability to collaborate effectively with 8 other faculty and staff members.

Nice To Haves

A doctoral degree in composition, rhetoric, education, or related fields.
Demonstrated commitment to individualized writing or learning center pedagogy.
An awareness of current trends and scholarship around the teaching of writing and learning science.
Experience/training in providing instruction for academic success, academic counseling, and/or teaching students for whom English is an additional language.
Experience with students or professionals in health care or related science disciplines.
Interest in medical or health humanities.

Responsibilities

Teach academic, scientific, and professional writing to graduate students.
Teach academic skills such as test-taking strategy, board prep, and active learning study strategies.
Conduct scheduled one-on-one teaching sessions with students, both online and in person.
Conduct seminars on studying, test taking, and writing skills for academic and professional success.
Collaborate with other CAE/WC faculty to enhance student writing and learning.
Explore opportunities in medical or health humanities.
Teach effective written and oral communication.
Collaborate with other university faculty to promote excellence in teaching.
Instill critical thinking and lifelong learning in students.
Offer interprofessional humanities courses and programs.
Encourage students to explore ethical issues and enhance their understanding of the populations they will serve.