Only applicants that are able to teach on-site will be considered. This is not a remote position.

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Division/Department

Academic Affairs

Reports to

Provost/Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Position Type

Full-time (10-month)

Job Summary

The Director of the University Writing Center is responsible for coordinating and promoting writing services and programs to address the needs of the University's residential, commuter, and online student populations.

Position starts July 30, 2025

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the Writing Instruction Program. Develop policies and curricula for undergraduate general education composition classes in conjunction with departmental and university writing initiatives. Conduct training of graduate students, dual credit teachers, and part-time faculty and teach practicum in writing pedagogy. Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate part-time writing faculty

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Evidence of successful teaching. Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning and to helping students succeed at the course and program level. Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or related field Two (2) or more years of experience at the level of Coordinator or Director in an academic writing center.

ONLY APPLICANTS THAT HAVE ABILITY TO TEACH ON-SITE NEED APPLY

Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.

Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.

Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:

To apply for the Director of the University Writing Lab position, use the "Quick Apply/Submit Resume" button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.