Lead Faculty Writing Program - Office of the Provost
Lead Faculty Writing Program - Office of the Provost
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Job Description
Position Title: Lead Faculty Writing Program
Position Tracking Number: F748
School/College: Office of the Provost
Department: Writing Program
Location: Azusa CA
About APU
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles California. As a leading Christian university in California Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship faith integration diversity and internationalization APU provides highquality academic programs within a tightknit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University recognizing APUs high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelors masters and doctoral programs on campus online and at seven regional locations across Southern California APU continues to be recognized annually as one of Americas Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
Description
The Lead Faculty is seen as primarily serving in a faculty and teaching role. The person in this role will serve as a master teacher who works to help other teachers to excel. The Lead Faculty will teach Writing 110 coordinate the instruction of Writing 1 and the Writing 1 Lab and assist with the duty of assessment.
Specialization
- Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric.
Responsibilities
- Teach 3 sections of Writing 1 and Writing 1 Lab.
- Coordinate withthe Office of the Provost and the Department of English in recruiting and hiring Writing 1 instructors.
- Conduct the initial training of new instructors.
- Conduct ongoing development for instructors teaching Writing 1.
- Train and oversee writing coaches leading Writing 1 Labs.
- Assist in the design of workshops for faculty teaching Writing 1.
- Colead summer workshops.
- Conduct classroom observations and writing observation reports.
- Assist with writing assessment.
- As funding increases for the university the Lead Faculty could shift to WPA duties and increasingly help with curriculum development and the design of new courses for a Writing major.
- May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.
Level
- Open rank dependent upon prior University rank/status.
Qualifications
- A demonstrated vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University (Faculty members are required to sign a Statement of Faith available at and to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook).
- Knowledge of effective writing theories and practices and the ability to share about them.
Experience
- At least five years experience teaching firstyear writing courses preferred.
- At least two years experience working adjacent program or department administrative roles.
Workload
- Fulltime faculty position teaching 18 units per academic year and 6 units of administrative duties per academic year; other responsibilities determined by the Office of the Provost.
Hire Date
- Open until filled.
Mental Demands
- Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
- Self starter ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Compensation
- $68640 to $125460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal equity. In addition to compensation APU offers a competitivebenefits package.
Compensation will be based on experience rank and qualifications.
Additional Information
Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific Universitys Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship. Azusa Pacific University is a Christcentered multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity work effectively with diverse populations and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about what we believe our mission statement and our statement of faith. You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty staff and alumni as they carry out our mission here: Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Application Procedure
To apply visit Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
