Director of First Year Studies and Writing Across the Curriculum

4 days ago


Wichita, Kansas, United States Newman University Full time
Job Summary

The Director of First Year Studies and Writing Across the Curriculum will oversee the Navigator program, a student success curricular program that supports integrated active learning and career preparation. The Director will also be responsible for developing and implementing a portfolio-based Writing Across the Curriculum program. This position requires strong organizational and administrative skills, as well as the ability to manage, coordinate, and evaluate efforts to meet administrative, faculty, staff, and student needs.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement the Navigator program, including training faculty on curricular activities and ePortfolio pedagogy.
  2. Oversee the administrative activities of the Navigator program and Writing Across the Curriculum, including scheduling courses, updating Canvas and ePortfolios, and coordinating with Admissions staff.
  3. Develop and implement an assessment program for the Navigator and Writing Across the Curriculum programs.
  4. Complete all University-required trainings.
  5. Contribute to the overall success of the Navigator program and Writing Across the Curriculum by performing all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  1. Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition. Ph.D. preferred.
  2. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills with an ability to manage, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate efforts to meet administrative, faculty, staff, and student needs.
  3. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Demonstrated knowledge of the alignment of academic, professional, and personal considerations in student achievement.
  2. Demonstrated research or scholarship in writing program administration or Writing Across the Curriculum/Writing Intensive Development programming.
  3. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in ePortfolio pedagogy.
  4. A commitment to teaching undergraduate students.
  5. A commitment to ongoing professional development in the above-listed areas.
About Newman University

Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions. We are committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society.



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