What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of English Instruction and Writing Center Coordinator position at Hope College?
The English Department at Hope College seeks to hire a Coordinator of the Klooster Center for Excellence in Writing (1.0 FTE). Reporting to the Director of College Writing, this position leads the college writing center (located in Van Wylen Library) in supporting and responding to students’ writing needs and administers the day-to-day operations of the center. This person has the theoretical knowledge and professional experience to advise and contribute to campus conversations on writing, writing instruction, and faculty support. The Coordinator will also contribute to the teaching of the college’s introductory and professional writing courses with a 2:2 teaching load.
Responsibilities
- Manage staff of student tutors
- Recruit student tutors across disciplines at the college
- Process student tutor payroll
- Lead tutor training and development efforts
- Cultivate writing center profile on and off campus through outreach and social media
- Teach two courses each semester
Application Instructions
Applications must be received by November 25, 2024. Candidates are asked to submit five items for this application:
- A letter of application
- A curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- A Teaching Philosophy statement
- A statement responding to the paragraph below:
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.
