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 scheduled one-on-one sessions (online and in-person) for writing and academic skills instruction. The faculty member will also conduct seminars on studying, test-taking, and writing skills for academic and professional success for students and faculty across six colleges. This position offers a rewarding career focused on teaching advanced, motivated students one-on-one, collaborating with colleagues, and potentially exploring interests in medical or health humanities.

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.
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.

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 if interested.