Writing Center Director, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric

Writing Center Director, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Composition (Tenure-Track)

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hiring Department

Literature and Languages



Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
  
  
  
  If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  The University of Texas at Tyler, a dynamic and growing institution committed to fostering academic excellence and innovation, invites applications for the position of Writing Center Director, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Composition (Tenure-Track). This position will start with the Fall 2025 semester. Load: 3/2 with summer duties in the Writing Center
  
  The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on Monday, November 4., and the position will remain open until filled.
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Duties include, but are not limited to:
  

• Experience in Writing Center Administration (scheduling and appointment programs, budget management, tutor training, development, management, assessment)
• Experience in teaching two or more of the following: developmental writing, first-year composition, creative writing, business writing
• Experience in working collaboratively with faculty across multiple departments and administrative offices
• Experience in developing and teaching developmental and / or first-year writing curriculum
• Experience in teaching Writing Center pedagogy and composition theory (undergraduate & graduate)
• Experience in Assessment of Development Programs and / or First-Year Writing
• Experience in face-to-face and online tutoring and teaching (undergraduate & graduate)
• Published scholarship in the field of Composition & Rhetoric

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Rhetoric & Composition
• Recognized record of scholarly achievement
• Successful record of administrating a Writing Center
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Proven ability in building trust through collaborative decision-making, embracing shared governance, and integrating with the community.
• Experience in leading within a higher education environment, supporting faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated experience in academic assessment.

Other Information

Questions about the position should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Ann Beebe (abeebe@uttyler.edu). Review of candidates will begin on Monday, November 4 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates may apply at https://www.uttyler.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/.



About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.






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