Georgetown University in Qatar
WritingCenterManager
“Writing Center Manager at Georgetown University in Qatar. Skills: Writing Center operations, Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), academic writing excellence, student tutoring, faculty collaboration, program development, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), staff supervision. Coordinate the operations and activities of a dynamic writing center.. Provide expert tutoring for students’ needs in academic writing across the disciplines.”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiatives; promoting excellence in academic writing across disciplines; strengthen the development of student writing; promote reading, critical thinking, and information literacy across the curriculum; Contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) through research, assessment and publication of writing center practices and outcomes.; writing center effectiveness; student learning outcomes
Industry & Context.
analytical skills
locally-based candidates who have a valid Qatar residence permit.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education or a related writing-intensive field., 5+ years of relevant work experience in higher education in the MENA/SWANA region., 5+ years of experience teaching or tutoring academic writing at the college level., Experience working with diverse learners., 2+ years’ experience with supervising/coordinating/managing staff and project development., Previous administrative experience.
Nice to Have
Doctoral degree preferred., Experience with Writing Across the Curriculum programs or faculty development preferred., Demonstrated commitment to assessment and evidence-based practice preferred.
What You'll Do.
Coordinate the operations and activities of a dynamic writing center.
Provide expert tutoring for students’ needs in academic writing across the disciplines.
Lead Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiatives
collaborating with faculty across disciplines and in key first year courses
to strengthen the development of student writing.
Design and implement innovative programs that promote reading
and information literacy across the curriculum.
Contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) through research
assessment and publication of writing center practices and outcomes.
subject to curricular need
first-year writing courses
summer writing workshops
and other special writing programs/courses (cross-registration
Provide expert tutoring for the various academic needs of GU-Q students.
Meet with faculty to discuss the needs of students in academic writing across the disciplines.
Partner with faculty to design discipline-specific writing assignments and integrate writing-to-learn pedagogies into their courses.
Facilitate faculty development workshops on writing pedagogy
and responding to student writing.
Identify and disseminate resources for academic writing and academic achievement.
Develop and lead innovative programs that integrate reading
and critical thinking skills
including digital literacy initiatives.
Conduct research and assessment on writing center effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
Share findings through presentations and publications.
Assist the Director for Student Academic Success in the delivery of teaching
learning and assessment initiatives
based on current trends in writing center scholarship and evidence-based literacy practices.
Manage project development.
Lead writing workshops and other writing-related seminars and labs.
Teach at least one first year writing course per semester.
Administer and assist with the English writing assessment at New Student Orientation/Hoya Welcome Week.
Manage and oversee the work of direct reports
setting and reviewing performance objectives
and identifying and scheduling training and development needs.
Liaise with Human Resources to manage recruitment
onboarding and offboarding of direct reports
supervise and mentor student peer tutors and fellows in supporting critical reading and multimodal composition.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with faculty across disciplines; Ability to work well in a collaborative, learning-focused, team environment; Liaise with Human Resources
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage project development., supervising/coordinating/managing staff and project development
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