Co-Director, University Writing Center
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- San Marcos
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of English at Texas State University invites applicants for a full-time (nine-month) faculty position at the rank of associate professor or professor to begin in Fall 2020.
Successful applicant will co-direct a recently authorized University Writing Center and teach first-year writing as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on topics concerning the practice of writing, writing across the curriculum, and writing in the discipline. Duties include expanding an existing writing center by building a research focus and serving faculty as well as masters and doctoral students. The expanded center will partner with faculty across campus, as well as industry and government entities. The position is 50% of FTE in fall and spring semesters; in addition the successful applicant is to teach one course per semester, supervise theses, and conduct research that leads to publication.
Required Qualifications• Ph.D. in composition or closely related field;
• Record of scholarly productivity in writing, writing centers, writing across the curriculum (WAC), writing in the disciplines (WID), writing about writing (WaW) or related work;
• An existing repertoire of WAC/WID materials, practices, processes, and pedagogies;
• Documented effective supervision of writing program/centers/WAC or WID programs;
• Documented success with collaborating across campus and working with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds;
• Experience developing, organizing, and leading workshops; garnering institutional support; planning events for students; and developing curriculum and faculty commitment to writing;
• Ability to train students and faculty to lead workshops and events;
• Skill at diagnosing and solving writing, curricular, and programmatic problems;
• Experience teaching first-year writing; and
The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and department established standards
Preferred Qualifications• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration off campus with industry or government partners;
• Experience training tutors or and writing center faculty/staff;
• Experience or ability to devise programming that encourages faculty to participate in WAC/WID or related activities, including workshops and faculty fellowships;
• Knowledge and experience collecting and reporting center/WAC/WID data and outcomes; and
• Familiarity with educational needs of multi-lingual, first generation, or historically underrepresented writers and faculty.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/25836.
Position is open until filled; however, for full consideration, please submit all of the following materials by November 1, 2019: 1) a letter of application, 2) current curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references (to follow curriculum vitae).
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Proposed Start DateFall 2020Open DateReview Date11/01/2019Close DateOpen Until Filled?YesLegal NoticesTexas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttp://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/25836Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
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601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States
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