Director Writing Center

Director of the Writing Center

Category:
Staff and Administrators

Department: ENGL-English 4161

Locations:
Worcester, MA

Posted:
Aug 13, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time - Exempt

Salary Type:
Annually

Salary Range: $60,900.00 - $70,900.00

Position

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society.

It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise". The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

The Director of the Writing Center and Writing Program is responsible for the operations of the Writing Center, teaches for the English Department, and assists with the oversight of courses developed from the Writing Program budget. The Director will hire, provide on-going training for, and meet regularly with student writing tutors and set up the initial online schedule at the beginning of each semester.

In coordination with the English Department, the Writing Director will develop programming to promote student competency in writing. Each academic year, the Director will teach three courses for the English department, two with a Written Expression attribute. The Director will also work with the Chair of the English Department and the Coordinator of the Creative Writing program in determining, hiring for, and supervising courses developed from the Writing Center budget.

Finally, the Director will coordinate with the Office of the Dean of the College about the provision of expository writing courses and to identify and address students' writing needs across the University.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, or a master's or doctoral degree in English or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience administering, coordinating, or managing an academic, educational, or student-support program.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students across departments.

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $60,900 to $70,900

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible…