Assoc Dir of Writing Center

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Assoc Dir of Writing Center
Department English-1083
Requisition Number S_230970
Posting Open Date 09/28/2023
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/27/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Department of English seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated candidate to serve as the Associate Director of the Writing Center/Associate Director of the Writing Fellows Program. This individual will assist with training, supervising, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate Writing Center consultants and receptionists, coordinate Writing Center outreach efforts, and collaborate with the Center for Transformative Teaching. The Associate Director will also play a key role in facilitating the Writing Fellows program, including collaborating with faculty partners and overseeing Writing Fellows.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
Master’s degree plus 2 years experience in a writing center, including work with students in a variety of disciplines and from a variety of language backgrounds. Interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong administrative skills.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD preferred. At least one year of experience in a writing center leadership position is strongly preferred. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is strongly preferred. Experience collaborating with faculty in a variety of disciplines desirable. Classroom teaching experience preferred. Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students helpful.
Handling administrative tasks related to management of the Writing Center and Writing Fellows Program; mentoring undergraduate and graduate Writing Center employees
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $42,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job.” You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Jamie Longwell
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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