Writing Program Administrator
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Rhetoric & Writing Department
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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking to fill the position of Writing Program Administrator in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing. This is a 12month benefits eligible position open at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position oversees the firstyear writing program developmental writing and includes teaching in the program. In addition the position includes scholarship and professional service. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible highquality education to a community of diverse learners. The Writing Program Administrator reports and makes recommendations to the chair of the department. The Administrator will perform all duties appropriate to administering the departments Composition Program in a timely professional manner as those duties present themselves. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition Writing Studies Technical Communication English or other appropriate discipline. ABD considered.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Writing program administration
Experience teaching in multiple modalities
A record of excellence as a teacher
Existing scholarly record and/or clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing studies broadly defined
A record of professional service activities
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Chair to create and implement an ongoing professional development plan for faculty and adjuncts in the firstyear and developmental writing programs.
Organize and supervise scheduling and assessment procedures.
Maintain an active personnel file of parttime composition staff
Coordinate and monitor development mentoring and evaluation of parttime composition teachers (including graduate teaching assistants)
Work with other departments and colleges across the university to ensure that Composition articulates well with writing initiatives in the various content areas
Teach courses in theory rhetoric technical writing nonfiction editing/publishing in online hybrid or hyflex formats
Provide service on departmental college and university committees as well as service to the community and to the discipline
Produce and disseminate scholarly work and/or applied research
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Program administration at the postsecondary level
Teaching experience in a college setting
Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in various modalities
Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry MVR check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
