Writing Centre Coordinator in Kamloops, British Columbia at Thompson Rivers University
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Job Description
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
The Writing Centre Coordinator is an ongoing faculty position in the Integrative Learning and Assessment department, Faculty of Student Development. The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating pan-institutional academic writing supports—grounded in scholarly, andragogical, process-oriented practices—for all TRU students through peer tutoring and resource/curriculum development in support of student success.
The primary responsibilities for this faculty position include:
• To coordinate provision of writing support for students in face-to-face, on-line, and graduate programs
• To recruit, select, train, and support Writing Centre tutors through ongoing education and professional development opportunities and, with SL Coordinator, the Peer Academic Coaches (PAC)
• To oversee the Writing Centre activities, including protocols, resources, and scholarly practices
• To design and deliver or coordinate relevant workshops and presentations for students, faculty, or for specific courses/programs
• To develop relevant supports and resources that are engaging, timely, and effective
• To promote services and resources and to provide outreach support
• To plan and manage the annual budget
• To engage in service, internally and externally, that benefits the department, TRU, and the profession
• To participate in ongoing professional development activities to keep abreast of current issues related to writing centres and academic writing in general and specific to higher education.
• To teach relevant academic skills courses (e.g., STSS courses)
Required Qualifications
• Master of Arts or Master of Education, or other relevant master's degree
• At least one year of experience working in a post-secondary setting with diverse student groups
Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in writing instruction
• The capacity to recognize cultural influences on academic writing preferences and experiences
• Experience with educational technologies
• Experience working with international students or in ESL instruction an asset
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.