Coordinator of Writing 2-3 (Non-Tenure Track)

The Writing Program at Dartmouth College seeks a Coordinator of Writing 2-3 to join the leadership team of our first-year Writing Program beginning Fall 2022. This benefits-eligible non-tenure track faculty position is responsible for leading and ensuring the quality of Dartmouth’s two-term sequence Writing 2-3 program. The Coordinator of Writing 2-3 works with a small team of faculty and graduate teaching assistants and will also teach two sections of Writing 2-3 each year (four total courses, two in the fall quarter and two in the winter). Depending upon experience, the person holding this position will be appointed either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer and hold a one-year or multi-year contract.

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The Coordinator of Writing 2-3 will be expected to

  • ensure the quality and consistency of Writing 2-3 courses; review and approve syllabi for Writing 2-3; work with the Curriculum Committee to evaluate and update learning objectives, mentor Writing 2-3 faculty, and coordinate and conduct teaching observations.
  • collaborate with the Director of Faculty Development and Assessment to conduct assessments specific to Writing 2-3.
  • hire, oversee, and evaluate TAs;  conduct September training workshops with TAs, as well as weekly one-hour sessions during the fall and winter terms; hold meetings with Writing 2-3 faculty several times a year; and work with the Coordinator for Placement. 

 

To learn more about Dartmouth College and the Writing Program, visit https://writing-speech.dartmouth.edu.

 

Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college graduates. Applicants should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Candidates should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of specific interest in the work of the position and what they would bring to that work, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, and two references.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be ABD with degree in hand by the appointment date, no later than September 1, 2022). They should have administrative experience; possess evidence of excellence in teaching first-year writing courses; strong writing ability; and experience in the training and evaluation of teaching assistants. Consensus building skills, the ability to work very effectively in a team and to collaborate productively are essential, as is an interest in mentoring faculty new to teaching writing.

Application Instructions

  1. Cover letter
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Evidence of teaching excellence such as student course assessments or classroom observation reports.
  4. Two references

Review of applications will begin on April 18th and continue until the position is filled.


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