Writing Studio Director

Cornell College • Mt Vernon, IA

3d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornell College invites applications for the position of Writing Studio Director. The studio director is responsible for the operation of the Dungy Writing Studio. The position consults with students in writing in the disciplines; collaborates with faculty to support the development of writing skills and entry into disciplinary discourse with upper-level students; and trains and supervises student writing consultants. This is a 10-month position with working dates from August 1 to May 31. Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Requirements

• M.A. in Rhetoric, English, or related field required.
• Three to five years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Organizational, supervisory, and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of writing, reading, and study skills techniques and strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally in a variety of situations (in-person and on the telephone) and media (print and electronic).
• Willingness to expand knowledge of teaching and learning strategies for students with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience coordinating fellowship recruitment and applications. This includes conducting workshops for individual fellowships, promoting fellowship opportunities, and assisting students through the application process.
• Experience supporting students in the preparation of applications for prestigious fellowships and scholarships.

Responsibilities

• Consults with students in writing and study skills and serves as a referral resource for students seeking academic assistance.
• Serves as co-teacher and consultant with faculty members and librarians for writing in advanced courses.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and schedules student writing consultants. This includes (but is not limited to) conducting two training sessions per month, assigning and evaluating training essays and exercises, observing student conferences, and providing one-on-one assistance/mentoring.
• Develops and teaches writing skills in workshops and other formats, working both individually and in collaboration with appropriate offices and organizations on campus.
• Collaborates with appropriate faculty committees as requested.
• Tracks Studio usage by maintaining WCOnline.
• Updates faculty and appropriate staff regarding students' progress.
• Coordinates writing support for international students, working in collaboration with the Office of Intercultural Life.
• Creates and updates content for the Dungy Writing Studio web page.
• Promotes Studio and Studio activities through social media, monthly newsletters, and other outreach methods.
• Develops, revises, and distributes materials on writing and learning.
• Maintains knowledge in the field.
• Conducts special projects and performs other duties as directed by the Director of the Library and Center for Teaching and Learning or the Provost.
• Attends library staff meetings and works collegially in the context of the library program.

Benefits

• Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director