Writing Center Director – Faculty # 909105
School of Humanities and Communications

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Doctorate, preferably in Rhetoric and Composition or English Studies. Preferably proven experience managing a Writing Center; minimally, considerable experience working in a Writing Center.

Responsibilities: The Writing Center Director will be a full-time faculty member in the English Department, with some teaching duties on a twelve month contract. Working with the Chair of the School of Humanities & Communication, the Writing Center Director will provide leadership in all aspects of developing and administering the Writing Center at Daytona State College. This position will establish Writing Center policies and procedures; will recruit, train and supervise all Writing Center staff; will develop Writing Center services for the branch campuses; and will develop and provide outreach services to support faculty involved in Writing Across the Curriculum efforts at the college.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Successful candidate must have a knowledge of areas of discipline to be taught; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors; ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally through oral and written communications; commitment to the community college mission, innovative and effective teaching, sustained and significant professional development, and service to the College; computer literate and able to navigate in a Windows environment.

Rank: Appointment level to any faculty position is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Salary: This is a Twelve-month position. Competitive salary depending on experience. The College also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Tenure and Promotion: Tenure and promotion are dependent upon the development of a successful professional portfolio and committee approval.

Posted: September 17, 2009

Closing Date: Open until filled

Interested candidates should submit a completed Daytona State employment application along with copies of all transcripts related to degrees listed on the application. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be submitted with the application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks and fingerprinting are required. Forward photocopies of all College and University transcripts, cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references to the following address:

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1200 W. INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BOULEVARD
DAYTONA BEACH, FL. 32114
FAX: 386.506.4482

For more information, please contact us at telephone 386.506.4505, or 386.506.3238 for a TDD connection, or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu .

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

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