Writing Center Director

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Regular Full-Time Elsah Campus, Elsah, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Title:

Writing Center Director, Ranked Faculty, 12-month position

Department/

Location:

Writing Center, Elsah, IL

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to Assistant Dean of Academic Services (Writing Center) and Associate Dean of Academic Assessment and Curriculum (Writing Program)

Summary:

The Writing Center Director oversees the Writing Center, including all Writing Center personnel, and works with the faculty for the administration and delivery of the all-college writing program, which is monitored by the General Education Committee. The Director is responsible for department hiring, personnel management, course management, and program management (advancement of Writing Center mission, attainment of objectives, budget management). The Director partners with the General Education Committee and Writing Advisory Board to envision, develop, and assess the all-college writing program.

Works with the Associate Dean of Academic Assessment and Curriculum, and Academic Assessment Data Manager to ensure assessment of the writing program consistent with best practices. In order to support the development and successful implementation of the all-college writing program, the Director will partner and collaborate with key faculty stakeholders, such as the General Education Committee, the Library, and the Director of Faculty Development.

The Director provides input for Writing Advisory Board agendas, participates in all Writing Advisory Board meetings, and may chair the Board. As a ranked faculty position, this position is governed by the Faculty Handbook. Given the current reimagination of the general education curriculum, this job description will likely change during the next three-year period.

The Director serves as primary lead in developing and delivering Writing Center programming to support faculty with writing instruction and offer writing support for a broad range of student writers/learners. Meets one-on-one and in groups as needed with student writers. Depending on expertise, may provide support for students in areas that contribute to writing development such as MLL support or reading support.

The Director oversees the training and management of the writing tutors, including teaching the course used to prepare new writing tutors. Partners with other departments on college-wide initiatives such as General Education (First-Year Experience) and Artificial Intelligence. Additional key duties include contributing in scholarly and/or creative ways to the discipline and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia.

Who We Are:

At our award-winning pre‑K–12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top‑ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close‑knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science‑based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.

At Principia College, our globally‑focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In‑depth study meets real‑world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world‑renowned mediation team, top‑ranked solar car team, and the nation’s oldest student‑run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Key collaborations:

Director of Faculty Development,…