MILLS COLLEGE
Writing Specialist
Boston, MA (Main Campus) · Part-time
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About the role
- About the Opportunity The College of Professional Studies (CPS) at Northeastern University invites applications for a part-time non-tenure track Writing Specialist in CPS Online Writing Laboratory (OWL).
- Through sophisticated feedback that follows best practices in the teaching of writing and composition, OWL functions to give students individual coaching to improve their writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and communicate with faculty assigned to the courses that the OWL labs accompany.
Requirements
- 3-5 years type of experience working with students in composition courses or other writing courses at the collegiate level.
- Experience in writing centers strongly desired.
- Writing Specialists must be versed in the theories of writing as a process
- Maintain technological proficiency in Northeastern University's online platform
- i.e., Canvas and the OWL labs, and use this proficiency to communicate with students and faculty.
- The position requires an MFA in Creative Writing or Composition, or a MA in English, Communications, or a related field.
- 3-5 years type of experience working with students in composition courses or other writing courses at the collegiate level. Experience in writing centers strongly desired. Professional writing experience is also desired.
- responding to writing through an organized process that encompasses all writing skills, particularly higher order writing skills
- and theories which support student autonomy by asking students to respond to and assess their own writing.
- Position Type
- Temporary
- Additional Information
- Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills
- About the Opportunity
- The CPS OWL functions as a 1-credit lab course attached to other CPS courses.
- OWL has the potential to expand into other programs to help students improve their writing skills.
Benefits
- This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
- This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes required evening hours.
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