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Director of the Writing Center

Position Number: 4636782
Location: Newberry, SC
Position Type: Human Resources

Newberry College invites applications for the position of Director of Writing Senter. The Director will be an outgoing, friendly, curious learner who thrives on working with students to help them achieve success. They have an understanding that each student is unique and will bring a strong commitment to Newberry College inclusivity, equity, and belonging ideals. This is a 9-month staff position with the availability for additional instruction during Summer Terms which will be compensated separately.

This is an exciting time for Newberry College. The college is experiencing significant growth at the undergraduate and graduate level. The college has recently completed construction of the Darby Nursing and Health Science Center and the Founders Federal Field House. It expects to begin construction of a new Residence Hall soon and is currently raising funds for a new student center and a new building to hour the Division of Business, Communication, & Sport.

With this growth comes the need for a Director of the Writing Center to support students in achieving competency in the area of written communication during their time at Newberry. The Director will possess the experience and passion for developing a campus Writing Center. They will have vision for this inaugural position with a 5- year plan for the first Newberry College Writing Center with innovative strategies to manage and lead in the 21^st century at a growing, liberal arts institution. They will set short- and long-term goals that exhibit student achievement in writing and research skills while establishing data-collection instruments to show this achievement. Furthermore, the successful candidate will with work closely with faculty to diagnose the needs and expectations for students in First Year Composition, Writing Intensive, and research courses to include developing workshops and training for students, tutors, and faculty.

Newberry College is committed to the achievement of academic excellence by students from diverse backgrounds. Our students are the heart of Newberry College. We are committed to giving all students opportunities for success through service and personal attention. The successful candidate will have intercultural competence and a history of success working with students from diverse and underrepresented populations.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop a campus writing center.

Teaches 6 credit hours of First Year Composition each semester.

Works closely with faculty and evaluate the needs and expectations for First Year Composition courses, Writing Intensive, and research courses.

Develops and presents workshops for students, tutors, and faculty.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree or higher with experience working and teaching in higher education is preferred. Those with relevant work history are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as detail-oriented management of multiple projects.

DISPOSITIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Innovative and adaptable to the different needs of individual students in a "student first" environment. Ability to work with writing center specific technology. Familiarity with online resources to support student development. Comfort using student data to inform decision making and make recommendations. Ability to work with a team of highly motivated faculty and staff to ensure student success. Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without the candidate's approval. The successful candidate must submit to background check and submit all official transcripts before beginning employment. Electronic application materials should be emailing to human.resources@newberry.edu and include "Director of Writing Center" in the subject line.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be "EMPLOYED AT WILL." Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.