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Assistant Professor of English Instruction and Writing Center Coordinator

Hope College

Job Description

The English Department at Hope College seeks to hire a Coordinator of the Klooster Center for Excellence in Writing (1.0 FTE). Reporting to the Director of College Writing, this position leads the college writing center (located in Van Wylen Library) in supporting and responding to students writing needs and administers the day-to-day operations of the center. This person has the theoretical knowledge and professional experience to advise and contribute to campus conversations on writing, writing instruction, and faculty support. The Coordinator will also contribute to the teaching of the colleges introductory and professional writing courses with a 2:2 teaching load.

Responsibilities
  • Manage staff of student tutors
  • Recruit student tutors across disciplines at the college
  • Process student tutor payroll
  • Lead tutor training and development efforts
  • Cultivate writing center profile on and off campus through outreach and social media
  • Teach two courses each semester

Application Instructions
Applications must be received by November 25, 2024. Candidates are asked to submit five items for this application:
  1. A letter of application
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. Unofficial transcripts
  4. A Teaching Philosophy statement
  5. A statement responding to the paragraph below:
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hopes mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a masters degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing, English, or closely related field. PhD is preferred. Candidates should have some writing center experience and must demonstrate knowledge of current writing center theory and practice.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

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