JOB SUMMARY:

The Professional Writing Consultant in the William L. Adams Center for Writing is responsible for enhancing the educational development of students and the professional development of staff and faculty through provision of writing support and supplemental writing instruction.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Masters of Arts in English and/or Rhetoric and Composition.
• Minimum two years’ experience teaching college or university English writing courses.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing writing support and instruction to undergraduate and graduate student writers in a college or university writing center.
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital and multimodal literacies, including Generative AI, in college or university classroom and writing center settings.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of writing center theory and practice.
• Knowledge of rhetoric and composition theory and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of university-level teaching and tutoring.
• Knowledge of MLA, APA, and Chicago documentation styles.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted writing instruction.
• Knowledge of new media techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication techniques.
• Knowledge of some or all components of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows navigation skills.
• Knowledge of department-specific software.
• Ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Submit your application through the TCU jobs website at jobs.tcu.edu. With your application, you must submit the following documents:

• 10-page scholarly writing sample
• Statement of writing center philosophy
• Letter of application
• Resume/CV
• The names and contact information for 3 references

TCU only accepts online applications.

1. Guides development of writing skills in students, faculty, and staff by assisting with writing projects during individual consultations, both in-person and online, creating, updating, and presenting workshops, facilitating writing groups, write-ins, and sessions at writer’s retreats, and creating and updating resources on various aspects of writing.
2. Helps promote the Center through class visits and campus events.
3. Continues professional development and stays informed of current practices in writing center theory and pedagogy and applies emerging technologies to perform duties.
4. Assists with tutor training by mentoring undergraduate and graduate peer writing consultants.
5. Completes assigned tasks in an efficient, timely, and organized manner.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.