University of California - San Diego
Academic Coordinator - Curriculum Coordinator & Lecturer for Basic Writing Program
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Lecturer, Other Professional |
The Division of Arts & Humanities, at UC San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
UC San Diego is inviting applications for a full-time position as Curriculum Coordinator and Lecturer of the Basic Writing Program. The Curriculum Coordinator reports to the Director of Basic Writing and will work closely with the Basic Writing faculty and administrative team.
Under the general guidance of the Director and Associate Director of Basic Writing, the incumbent is expected to: help build and maintain a program dedicated to best practices in the teaching of Basic Writing; support our diverse population of students; support the Basic Writing faculty by developing resources and maintaining the program’s learning management system and other technologies; assist the Director and Associate Director in composing surveys and collecting data for program assessment; and promote a program culture that encourages inclusiveness and rigor in the teaching and learning of writing. The Curriculum Coordinator is also expected to be an effective teacher who can enact the program’s principles and practices in his or her basic writing classroom.
Job functions:
• Assist the Director and Associate Director in articulating the curriculum and designing new courses
• Edit teaching materials composed by the Director and Associate Director
• Build and manage the TritonEd sites; train faculty in the use of the TritonEd learning management system; troubleshoot for faculty
• Manage the online grammar materials and exercises for faculty and students
• Update and manage the program website
• Coordinate/schedule professional development activities
• Find and maintain teaching resources for faculty
• Read and score the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)
• Assist in the assessment of student portfolios
• Assist in the assessment of the curriculum
• Teach in the Basic Writing Program
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D or MA in Composition or related field
• University teaching experience in Composition, including experience teaching basic and ELL writers
• Current knowledge of effective, evidence-based practices and emerging trends in teaching and learning in Composition
• Evidence of the ability to support faculty and graduate teaching assistance regarding matters of teaching
• Strong communication skills and service-oriented approach to individuals at all levels and across disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, academic units, faculty, graduate students, and staff
• Experience using or supporting the use of academic technologies, such as learning management systems, digital and/or social media
• Experience in program or institutional evaluation
• A commitment to diversity and to ensuring the success of groups historically underrepresented in higher education
Salary commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. This employment opportunity is for a one year appointment but may result in a renewable appointment at UC San Diego.
Application deadline is 5/24/2016
We are only accepting applications electronically. To apply, please access RECRUIT, our electronic system at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01083.
REQUIREMENTS
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter explicitly stating your training and teaching experience
• Statement of Contributions to diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
• Three References required
• Teaching Evaluations
AA-EOE: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Contact: |
lauramartin@ucsd.edu |
Website: | https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01083 |
Primary Category: | Composition |
Secondary Categories: | Rhetoric |
Posting Date: | 05/03/2016 |
Closing Date | 05/24/2016 |