What are the responsibilities and job description for the Online Writing Lab Adjunct position at University of New Hampshire?
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Online Writing Lab (OWL) Adjuncts provide online writing consultations, significantly enhancing the quality and accessibility of writing center services. These Adjuncts bring advanced expertise and consistent, high-quality feedback, which is particularly crucial in virtual settings where students rely solely on online support. Their training equips them to address diverse writing needs, from foundational skills to advanced projects like theses and dissertations. Online consultations are vital for students who face barriers to accessing on-campus resources, including those in remote locations or with demanding schedules. By aligning with best practices in writing support, OWL Adjuncts ensure that online consultations meet the highest standards of effectiveness and inclusivity, making them an indispensable resource for students and a valuable investment in academic success. Given the nature of supporting online submissions, OWL adjuncts work remotely and do not report to the office.
Duties/Responsibilities
Writing Consultations: 40%
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade
Period Activity
Online Writing Lab (OWL) Adjuncts provide online writing consultations, significantly enhancing the quality and accessibility of writing center services. These Adjuncts bring advanced expertise and consistent, high-quality feedback, which is particularly crucial in virtual settings where students rely solely on online support. Their training equips them to address diverse writing needs, from foundational skills to advanced projects like theses and dissertations. Online consultations are vital for students who face barriers to accessing on-campus resources, including those in remote locations or with demanding schedules. By aligning with best practices in writing support, OWL Adjuncts ensure that online consultations meet the highest standards of effectiveness and inclusivity, making them an indispensable resource for students and a valuable investment in academic success. Given the nature of supporting online submissions, OWL adjuncts work remotely and do not report to the office.
Duties/Responsibilities
Writing Consultations: 40%
- Provide asynchronous, written feedback to undergraduate and graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds.
- Assist students at all stages of the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing.
- Provide constructive feedback on writing assignments, focusing on clarity, coherence, organization, grammar, and style.
- Help students develop critical thinking skills and strengthen their ability to articulate effectively in writing.
- Attend staff meetings to enhance tutoring skills and stay updated on best practices in writing pedagogy.
- Stay informed about academic writing conventions, citation styles, and disciplinary expectations across various fields of study.
- Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and student interactions using the Online Writing Lab’s appointment scheduling system and department Outlook account.
- Compile feedback reports and summaries to track student progress and assess the effectiveness of tutoring interventions.
- Provide input and feedback to Online Writing Lab Director to support ongoing program assessment and improvement efforts.
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong writing skills and proficiency in English language mechanics, grammar, and syntax.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all student interactions.
- Knowledge of writing process theory, rhetorical principles, and academic writing conventions.
- Prior tutoring, teaching, or mentoring experience.
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade
Period Activity
