Writing Instructor

C Technologies Inc. seeks a Writing Instructorto work closely with and under the supervision of the Program Manager to provide high-quality academic writing instruction and support for university students enhancing their writing and critical thinking skills.

Summary

The Writing Instructor will deliver engaging instruction and individualized coaching to improve university students academic writing and critical thinking. The position requires strong collaboration skills production of original written work and the ability to leverage a variety of educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and one-on-one instruction in academic writing and critical thinking at the undergraduate level.

• Develop and deliver lesson plans that cover writing fundamentals including organization structure grammar and academic conventions.

• Coach students in critical thinking argumentation reasoning and evidence-based research.

• Model and enforce academic standards including proper citation paraphrasing summarizing and ethical use of generative AI in academic work.

• Monitor and support students adherence to academic honor codes and norms for producing original work.

• Use classroom management software (e.g. Blackboard or Sakai) presentation tools and originality-check software (e.g. Turnitin or iThenticate).

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet mutual program goals.

• Produce original written work and continuously update instructional materials to reflect best practices.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree in English literature journalism communication rhetoric international or public policy or a related writing-intensive field from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.50; OR

• Bachelors degree in another field plus a graduate degree in one of the fields above with a graduate GPA of at least 3.50.

• Candidates with a bachelors degree in a science technology or engineering field are encouraged to apply if they also hold a second bachelors or masters degree in a writing-intensive field.

Experience

• Minimum of four years working directly with university students to improve writing or critical thinking skills.

• At least two years of teaching experience in writing or critical thinking at the undergraduate level; preference given to candidates with teaching awards.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and achieve mutual goals.

• Proven record of producing original written work.

Tools and Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite classroom presentation software and classroom management platforms such as Blackboard or Sakai.

• Experience with videoconferencing tools such as Zoom or MS Teams.

• Familiarity with originality-check software such as Turnitin or iThenticate.

Knowledge and Skills

• Mastery of English-language academic writing fundamentals including grammar structure style and prewriting strategies.

• Strong understanding of critical thinking argumentation and reasoning.

• Familiarity with academic norms including methods for avoiding plagiarism and conducting evidence-based research.

• Understanding of academic standards expressed in honor codes.

• Strong computer skills for word processing spreadsheets presentations videoconferencing and file sharing.

• Excellent communication teamwork and collaboration skills.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions as indicated by the client. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliant with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

C Technologies Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer making decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.