Director of Writing Center and First-Year Writing

Department Information

The College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) offers students opportunities to become ethical socially responsible engaged learners who are prepared to assume leadership in a dynamic global context. CHASS offers 34 bachelors degrees 19 emphasis areas 27 minors and a Master of Social Work (MSW). CHASS is also home to nearly 70% of the university-wide general education courses including the majority of courses in written communication humanities history and social sciences. CHASS is dedicated to upholding the universitys vision by providing interdisciplinary education and is committed to the academic success of each student.

T he Writing Center supports students from all disciplines in developing writing skills that are transferable to multiple contexts. Center staff and tutors contribute to student success and growth by offering all students support and guidance in their development of healthy writing processes and a broad repertoire of writing strategies. The center employs approximately 8 tutors.

First-Year Writing fulfills a core General Education requirement and emphasizes the connections among writing reading and critical thinking. It endorses the concept of writing as a recursive and collaborative process of invention drafting and revision. The program serves approximately 1200 students a year with seven full-time faculty.

Description of Job

This full-time Administrative Professional position is housed in the Department of English & World Languages in the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). The primary responsibility of this position is to direct the Writing Center and the First-Year Writing addition the Director will teach one 3-credit-hour course each fall and spring semester. There is also the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation.

As Director of the Writing Center the position provides leadership in writing support services by supervising Writing Center staff; training and mentoring tutors; managing daily operations and scheduling; designing and implementing tutor professional development; and assessing the Centers usage effectiveness and impact on student learning.

As Director of the First-Year Writing Program the position oversees curriculum and pedagogy for first-year writing courses mentors and supports full- and part-time faculty leads program assessment and data analysis develops program resources and guidelines and ensures alignment with best practices in rhetoric and writing instruction.

Primary Duties

Teaches one 3-credit-hour course each fall and spring semester typically in first-year writing according to program needs and candidates area of expertise. Teaching expectations for titled faculty are outlined in the Faculty Handbook (2.8.5). They include :

• command of ones subject;
• ability to organize subject matter and to present it clearly logically and imaginatively;
• knowledge of current developments in ones discipline;
• ability to relate subject matter to other areas of knowledge;
• ability to provoke and broaden student interest in the subject matter;
• ability to utilize effective teaching methods strategies and appropriate technologies.

As Director of the Writing Center

As Director of the First-Year Writing Program

Ancillary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Salary Range

$56000 to $60000

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents in order to be considered for this position :

Applications submitted without the required attachments / information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8 : 00 AM (MST) on January 12th 2025 will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health Education and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nations top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library a new general academic classroom building and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Other incentives include various on-campus event recreation and meal discounts.

About Pueblo Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich diverse city of more than 100000 located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo biking or running along Pueblos beautiful river trail system golfing tennis hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural with large and small-scale farming and ranching and a diverse mix of service manufacturing and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor) national sex offender search and / or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and / or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note : The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990 the Universitys annual security report is available at : State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. Additionally the University complies with all other relevant federal state and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at .

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC) under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes : understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination Protected Class Harassment and Retaliation policy and the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRCs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at : Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX ( Policies and Procedures).

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 56000 - 60000