Trinity Washington University invites diverse candidates to apply for the recently created position of Director of Writing at Trinity’s Writing & Research Center.
Director of Writing takes a leading role in implementing and innovating writing initiatives as part of Trinity’s Writing & Research Center, one of the flagship initiatives of the library and University. In this role, the Director will work closely with the University Librarian and other library colleagues to assess and address writing and research needs throughout the University’s many colleges and programs. The Director of Writing will design learning experiences that help students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including first-generation college students and adult learners, become critical and ethical writers and researchers. Class visits, one-on-one consultations, student workshops, passive learning objects, and curriculum-building comprise the variety of instruction modes this position will be involved with. The incumbent will help manage writing tutors, deliver writing workshops, and collaborate closely with librarians to create a wholistic Writing & Research Center.
This position is a wonderful opportunity to help build Trinity’s Writing & Research Center, with ample latitude to adjust, customize, and innovate our campus’s new approach to writing and research. Candidates with a passion for critical pedagogy and liberatory education will be well-suited to this position.
Position Description: Director, Center for Writing
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Title: Director of Writing
Organization Type: Trinity’s Center for Writing & Research
Reports To: University Librarian, Sr. Helen Sheehan Library
Supervises: Student Workers/Tutors
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
Working collaboratively with the other members of the Trinity Writing & Research Center and the Library, as well as faculty and university staff, this position provides leadership in writing programming, instructional programming, curriculum development, and assessment of the Writing & Research Center. As well as the assistance in managing tutors and daily operations at Trinity’s Writing & Research Center.
In addition, this position will collaborate with Trinity librarians, leading an effort to systematically develop teaching and learning objects including video tutorials, online writing & research guides, embedded learning and course content, and instructional programming at Trinity’s Writing & Research Center, including teaching classes on campus and in Trinity’s online programs, provide writing help online and in person through individual writing & research consultations and at service points in the center.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Writing at Trinity’s Writing & Research Center supports the University Librarian in planning, directing, and delivering educational, writing, and research initiatives as part of Trinity’s Writing & Research Center (TWRC) by fulfilling the following duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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