Director of Writing Center and First-Year Writing

Director of Writing Center and First-Year Writing

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Director of Writing Center and First-Year Writing

Salary

$56,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GGJ-7010-11/25

Department

Colorado State University Pueblo

Opening Date

11/25/2025

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

HR luna.velar@csupueblo.edu

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS)offers students opportunities to become ethical, socially responsible, engaged learners who are prepared to assume leadership in a dynamic global context. CHASS offers 34 bachelor's degrees, 19 emphasis areas, 27 minors and a Master of Social Work (MSW). CHASS is also home to nearly 70% of the university-wide general education courses, including the majority of courses in written communication, humanities, history and social sciences. CHASS is dedicated to upholding the university's vision by providing interdisciplinary education and is committed to the academic success of each student.

The Writing Centersupports students from all disciplines in developing writing skills that are transferable to multiple contexts. Center staff and tutors contribute to student success and growth by offering all students support and guidance in their development of healthy writing processes and a broad repertoire of writing strategies. The center employs approximately 8 tutors.

First-Year Writingfulfills a core General Education requirement and emphasizes the connections among writing, reading, and critical thinking. It endorses the concept of writing as a recursive and collaborative process of invention, drafting, and revision. The program serves approximately 1,200 students a year with seven full-time faculty.

Description of Job

This full-time Administrative Professional position is housed in the Department of English & World Languages in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). The primary responsibility of this position is to direct the Writing Center and the First-Year Writing Program. In addition, the Director will teach one 3-credit-hour course each fall and spring semester. There is also the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation.

As Director of the Writing Center,the position provides leadership in writing support services by supervising Writing Center staff; training, and mentoring tutors; managing daily operations and scheduling; designing and implementing tutor professional development; and assessing the Center's usage, effectiveness, and impact on student learning.

As Director of the First-Year Writing Program, the position oversees curriculum and pedagogy for first-year writing courses, mentors and supports full- and part-time faculty, leads program assessment and data analysis, develops program resources and guidelines, and ensures alignment with best practices in rhetoric and writing instruction.

Primary Duties

Teaches one 3-credit-hour course each fall and spring semester, typically in first-year writing, according to program needs and candidate's area of expertise. Teaching expectations for titled faculty are outlined in the Faculty Handbook (2.8.5). They include:

• command of one's subject;
• ability to organize subject matter and to present it clearly, logically, and imaginatively;
• knowledge of current developments in one's discipline;
• ability to relate subject matter to other areas of knowledge;
• ability to provoke and broaden student interest in the subject matter;
• ability to utilize effective teaching methods, strategies and appropriate technologies.

As Director of the Writing Center

• Provide overall vision, management, and leadership for Writing Center services.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor tutors.
• Schedule tutor hours.
• Promote Writing Center to campus community.
• Develop and implement projects that will grow and sustain the Writing Center.
• Oversee daily operations and strategic planning.
• Oversee assessment of Writing Center activities and use findings to guide improvements.
• Prepare reports on the Writing Center's impact on student success and share findings with campus stakeholders, including Academic Council.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate responsibilities to Writing Center staff.

As Director of the First-Year Writing Program

• Provide curricular and pedagogical leadership for First-Year Writing courses.
• Oversee and mentor full- and part-time First-Year Writing instructors.
• Assist and advise the Department Chair on hiring and onboarding of First-Year Writing faculty.
• Advise the Department Chair on scheduling of First-Year Writing courses.
• Direct curricular development and maintain program materials and guidelines.
• Lead program assessment, compiling and analyzing student success data in First-Year Writing.
• Prepare reports on student learning outcomes and the broader impact of the program.
• Ensure alignment of program goals with best practices in First-Year Writing instruction.
• Undertake teaching observations of First-Year Writing faculty, as directed by the Department Chair.

Ancillary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Salary Range

$56,000 to $60,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rhetoric & Writing, Writing Studies, or English with a demonstrated Rhetoric & Writing specialization.
• Ability to teach college-level First-Year Writing courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of writing pedagogy.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and commitment to serving various populations and learners.
• 3 years of experience teaching college-level First-Year Writing courses.
• Experience with administrative responsibility in program management and/or education administration in a higher education setting
• Experience of providing mentorship and/or tutoring.
• Experience working with various student and staff populations.
• Experience of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric & Writing, Writing Studies, or English with a demonstrated Rhetoric & Writing specialization.
• A research profile and publication record in the fields of rhetoric, writing, and/or writing center studies.
• Ability to oversee curriculum assessment and development in First-Year Writing.
• Ability to undertake student success data analysis.
• Knowledge of student support practices related to teaching, tutoring, learning needs and approaches.
• Experience as a Writing Center or First-Year Writing Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Experience of designing and delivering professional development events.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• a current resume or CV
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
• three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement ).

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on January 12th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures (https://www.csupueblo.edu/civil-rights-compliance-and-title-ix/policies-and-procedures/index.html) ).

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