Hello friends,Washington State University (Pullman) is hiring a Professional Writing Programs Director. I am not on the search committee, but I am happy to answer questions
about WSU (melissa.nicolas) or direct your questions to the appopriate person. Please note: the deadline for applications is November 27, 2023!
Available Title(s):
1155-NN_ADMINPRO – Director
Business Title:
Director of the Writing Program
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Director of the Writing Program is responsible for the over-arching vision, mission, and administration of the Washington State University (WSU) – Writing Program and its subsidiary programs and initiatives (e.g., the WSU Writing Center, Writing Assessment Program, Graduate Writing Center, the Writing in the Disciplines-Writing Across the Curriculum Initiative, and the Professional Editing Service Center). The responsibilities include overseeing the entire unit’s operations across all university sites, fiscal and personnel resources, and other related administrative functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
- Ph.D, Ed.D, or other terminal degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies or other discipline relevant to the position.
- At least two years of experience in the administration of a writing program or related relevant administrative activity.
- At least two years of experience in faculty development activities related to writing.
- Documented experience in writing assessment and/or program assessment.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and experience successfully advocating for the values of equity and justice.
- Evidence of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- Expertise in effective practices of composition pedagogy and learning.
- Experience with writing center theory and practices.
- Experience in establishing and assessing learning outcomes.
- Experience in curriculum development relevant to Writing Across the Curriculum and Writing in the Disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in innovative instructional technologies.
- Expertise in effective practices of writing program administration.
- Experience with first-generation undergraduate students, students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, bilingual or Gen 1.5 students, and experience with the oral and written needs of international students learning English as a foreign language.
Additional Information:
Area/College: Provost Office/ Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement
Department Name: Writing Program
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: The Writing Program Homepage
Monthly Salary: $6,733.54 – $9166.67 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime exempt.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.