Writing Center Lab Instructor

Alabama State University, University College, invites applications for the position of Writing Center Lab Instructor. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the Writing Center and assisting in the Student Success Labs, by providing writing and academic support to students. The Writing Center Laboratory Instructor will also train new tutors, conduct workshops, and manage appropriate records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with other Writing Center staff and the administrators to provide academic support to students
• Provide individual and group tutoring assistance to students, including, but not limited to study skills, college success strategies, and writing and reading support
• Implement strategies for academic support in curriculum courses that require writing
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop tutorial support and programming that will promote successful outcomes for the students in curriculum courses
• Plan, design, and conduct workshops and programs that provide additional support for curriculum courses for students
• Perform other duties as assigned Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in English, English Education, or related field, and 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring writing and study skills in a secondary or post-secondary environment, working knowledge of writing strategies for essays and research papers at the undergraduate and graduate levels, expertise in basic writing skills, proficient in teaching Writing/English courses at the undergraduate level, required.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.