Writing Specialist

Writing Specialist

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Request to Recruit Position Title Writing Specialist Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank N/A Position Number 086511 Department University Writing Center - 202700

Description of University Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference.

As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

• MA in Rhetoric & Composition or related field
• Experience teaching or tutoring advanced undergraduates or graduate students in academic writing (at least two years)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Website management abilities
• Knowledge of genres and conventions of academic writing

License/Certification Required N/A

Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field.

The primary purpose of University College is to provide academic support services. The University Writing Center assists students working on writing projects. Writing Across the Curriculum supports faculty teaching writing across the university.

The primary purpose of the Writing Specialist is to provide consultation services to students through the University Writing Center and faculty through the Writing Across the Curriculum Program.

• meeting with students and other clients about their writing projects in individual and small group appointments
• meeting with faculty in individual consultations about writing and writing instruction
• teaching classes and giving workshops on writing
• creating resources for writers and writing instructors
• managing the University Writing Center’s website
• participating in on-going professional development, research, and assessment projects
• assisting University Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum administrators with program projects and initiatives
• serving on university committees

• Full Time Position
• Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
• Appointment Type 1.0
• Work Schedule/Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional evening hours
• Number of Hours Per Week 40
• Number of Months Per Year 12
• Mandatory Staff No

Suggested Salary Range $49,947

Posting Date 08/25/2023

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins 09/19/2023

Proposed Date of Hire 11/06/2023

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA /504 Coordinator, at  or maxeymr.

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