Writing Program Administrator

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The 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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Rhetoric & Writing Department

Department's Website:

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 12-month, benefits eligible position open at the Associate or Assistant Professor level. To be considered at the Associate level, the applicant must have a teaching, research, and service record commensurate with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor. This position oversees the first-year 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, high-quality education to a community of diverse learners.

The Writing Program Administrator reports and makes recommendations to the chair of the department. The WPA will perform all duties appropriate to administering the department's 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;

• Experience teaching composition at the college level.

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 first-year and developmental writing programs;

• Organize and supervise scheduling and assessment procedures;

• Maintain an active personnel file of part-time composition staff;

• Coordinate and monitor development, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time 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 hy-flex 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 post-secondary 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.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For priority review, please apply by December 15.

Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jennifer Dawes, Chair,

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The 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, non-discriminatory 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 orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s 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:

Yes