C2 Technologies is hiring: Advanced Writing Instructor in Monterey

Overview

Position: Advanced Writing Instructor

Location: Monterrey, CA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 701

# of Openings: 1

Summary

The Advanced Writing Instructor will deliver high-level instruction and individualized coaching to improve graduate students' academic writing, critical thinking, and research capabilities. The position requires expertise in graduate-level pedagogy, research methods, and academic publication standards, as well as strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and one-on-one instruction in graduate-level writing, critical thinking, and research methods.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans covering advanced writing fundamentals, including organization, structure, grammar, and academic conventions.
• Guide students in critical thinking, argumentation, reasoning, and research-based writing.
• Model and enforce academic norms and standards, including citation styles, plagiarism prevention, literature reviews, abstracts, and executive summaries.
• Mentor students in producing academic-quality theses, dissertations, or conference papers.
• Use classroom management software (e.g., Blackboard or Sakai), presentation tools, and originality-check software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet mutual program goals.
• Produce original written work and maintain up-to-date instructional materials reflecting best practices in graduate-level academic writing.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum Master’s degree in English, literature, journalism, communication, rhetoric, international or public policy, or a related writing-intensive field from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.50.

• For instructors teaching Technical Writing in the Department of Defense Analysis, a doctoral degree in one of the above fields is required.

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a social science, science, technology, or engineering field are encouraged to apply if they also hold a master’s degree in a writing-intensive field.

Experience

• At least seven years of one-on-one work with graduate students to improve writing, critical thinking, or research skills.

• At least three years of teaching experience in writing and critical thinking at the graduate level; preference given to candidates with teaching awards.

• Record of significant academic work, such as a thesis, dissertation, single-author final-project report, academic conference paper, or publication in an academic journal or by an academic press.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and achieve mutual goals.

• Proven record of producing original written work.

Tools and Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, classroom presentation software, and classroom management platforms such as Blackboard or Sakai.

• Experience with videoconferencing tools such as Zoom or MS Teams.

• Familiarity with originality-check software, such as Turnitin or iThenticate.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong mastery of English-language academic writing fundamentals, including grammar, structure, style, and prewriting strategies.

• Deep understanding of critical thinking, argumentation, and reasoning.

• Knowledge of graduate-level teaching pedagogy and research methods.

• Familiarity with academic norms and standards, including citation styles, plagiarism avoidance, and the production of literature reviews, abstracts, and executive summaries.

• Commitment to high academic standards and honor codes.

• Strong computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, videoconferencing, file sharing, and project management/reporting.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

This role is detailed to reflect responsibilities and qualifications for the position. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other tasks as assigned. All job requirements are subject to revision to reflect changes in position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat to health or safety. Employment remains at-will.

C Technologies, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.