Council of Writing Program Administrators

Writing Center Director University of Toledo – College of Arts & Sciences

Nine-month faculty administrative appointment to manage an established University writing center and direct an Arts and Sciences WAC program. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of current theories that underpin tutoring and tutor training and possess a sound pedagogical vision that integrates WAC and faculty development. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in an appropriate area, preferably in rhetoric/composition, have writing center administrative experience, and have published in recognized journals that focus on theory and practice in writing, writing centers, and/or writing across the curriculum. Hiring is anticipated at the rank of tenure-track assistant or tenure-track/tenured associate professor within the Department of English Language and Literature; the position reports to the dean. The negotiable teaching load will include general composition, upper-division, and graduate-level courses.

Send letter of application, c.v., statement of writing center/WAC philosophy, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to Chair, Writing Center Search Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, MS 906, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606. Review of applications will begin on February 15. The position will be filled pending final budgetary approval. Information about The University of Toledo is available at www.utoledo.edu. The University of Toledo is an EOE/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.