Require Writing Center Respondent - English in Dearborn, MI
Job title: Writing Center Respondent - English
Company: Henry Ford College (MI)
Job description: Job Description Summary
Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Writing Center Respondent - English
Writing Center Respondents are responsible for providing individual and small group writing assistance to HFC students both face-to-face and online. Respondents in the Writing Center possess a strong background in Writing Center theory and practice, Composition, Literacy, and/or TESOL, and help students think through their writing goals, approaches, processes, and products. Respondents work with student writers to provide them with a fuller understanding of the academic, social, and cultural effects of writing.
This position is part-time with a maximum of 24 hours per week, and is subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Applicants who are also teaching at HFC must remain under 24 hours per week.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
Earned Master's degree or higher in English from a regionally-accredited institution or a closely-related area required OR a Master's degree in another field plus 18 hours of graduate credits in English required.
2+ years of experience teaching writing or providing writing assistance in a higher education setting, with community college experience a bonus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide writing assistance to students at all stages of the writing process through one-on-one sessions face-to-face and/or online.
Assist the Faculty Director with the creation of presentations, workshops, handouts, and other content related to academic, personal, and professional writing skills.
Assist the Faculty Director with ongoing assessment of Writing Center programming and services including data collection and reporting.
Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in both the Writing Center's physical and virtual environments.
Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective tutoring strategies that foster student learning.
Be informed of the College's support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
Other duties as assigned.
Expected salary: $23.36 per hour
Location: Dearborn, MI
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Company: Henry Ford College (MI)
Job description: Job Description Summary
Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Writing Center Respondent - English
Writing Center Respondents are responsible for providing individual and small group writing assistance to HFC students both face-to-face and online. Respondents in the Writing Center possess a strong background in Writing Center theory and practice, Composition, Literacy, and/or TESOL, and help students think through their writing goals, approaches, processes, and products. Respondents work with student writers to provide them with a fuller understanding of the academic, social, and cultural effects of writing.
This position is part-time with a maximum of 24 hours per week, and is subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Applicants who are also teaching at HFC must remain under 24 hours per week.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
Earned Master's degree or higher in English from a regionally-accredited institution or a closely-related area required OR a Master's degree in another field plus 18 hours of graduate credits in English required.
2+ years of experience teaching writing or providing writing assistance in a higher education setting, with community college experience a bonus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide writing assistance to students at all stages of the writing process through one-on-one sessions face-to-face and/or online.
Assist the Faculty Director with the creation of presentations, workshops, handouts, and other content related to academic, personal, and professional writing skills.
Assist the Faculty Director with ongoing assessment of Writing Center programming and services including data collection and reporting.
Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in both the Writing Center's physical and virtual environments.
Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective tutoring strategies that foster student learning.
Be informed of the College's support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
Other duties as assigned.
Expected salary: $23.36 per hour
Location: Dearborn, MI
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