Michigan State University

Position Summary

The Writing Center at Michigan State University is seeking a full-time Specialist – Curriculum. This position is a two-year, annual year position (12 months) in the Academic Specialist system beginning June 3, 2024 or earlier depending upon availability, with the possibility of renewal.

The chosen candidate will join the Writing Center’s leadership team and lead curriculum initiatives, teach one course a semester, and contribute to research through the new Writing Center Research Lab.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Writing Center across multiple locations (e.g. scheduling, conducting observations, mentoring graduate assistants and staff, etc.)
• Lead the Center’s curriculum-related initiatives and programming including Strategies for Teaching Across Fields (STAF), faculty consultations, workshop facilitator training, consultant professional development, and others. 
• Support several of the Writing Center’s internal committees that aim to enhance various aspects of the Center's mission, such as fostering assessment practices, grant writing, etc. 
• Develop new initiatives and partnerships related to Tier II writing (WAC/WID) 
• Collaborate with and mentor the Center’s consultants and staff in research initiatives through the Writing Center Research Lab and engage with writing center organizations (e.g. East Central Writing Centers Association, International Writing Centers Association, etc.) 
• Teach one course each semester related to the Writing Center’s mission (e.g. Writing Center Theory and Practice, First-Year Writing, special topics in writing, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Rhetoric/Composition, English, English education, higher education administration, or a related field

Desired Degree

Doctorate -Rhetoric/Composition, English, English education, higher education administration, or a related field

Minimum Requirements

MA in Rhetoric/Composition, English, English education, higher education administration, or a related field (PhD preferred); knowledge of current writing/writing center theory; administrative background in a writing center and/or writing program; experience teaching writing; experience with curriculum development and assessment.

Desired Qualifications

Doctorate in Rhetoric/Composition, English, English education, higher education administration, or a related field.

Required Application Materials

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. philosophy of teaching and administration
4. a summary of the candidate’s experience with diversity in the classroom and/or in past or planned research endeavors, experience mentoring diverse students or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence
5. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

CAL Guidelines for the Writing of Diversity Statement: https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/

Review of Applications Begins On

03/15/2024

Website

writing.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.