Director of Writing Proficiency

Albion College invites applications for the staff position of Director of Writing Proficiency.  Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric and Composition required.  The Director of Writing Proficiency coordinates the Writing Proficiency Requirement, a graduation requirement for all Albion College students; teaches two writing courses per semester; and provides direct and indirect writing support to students, faculty, and staff.  

Albion College is an anti-racist institution.  This position will actively promote diversity, belonging, and equity through critical and compassionate communication and strategic outreach efforts to various students, faculty, and staff (e.g., historically under-represented, first-generation, undocumented and DACA students, LGBTQA+ students).

Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan within an hour's drive of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and is committed to diversity as a core institutional value. Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover letter, resume, diversity statement (a statement on the applicant’s commitment to and experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion professionally), and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/119352 

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please contact Danit Brown ([email protected]), Department Chair, for questions about the position or search. Visit our website at www.albion.edu