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Job Description The Faculty Writing Coach is a full‑time staff position, reporting to the Director of CFE. The Faculty Writing Coach will support OU Faculty in their scholarly writing activities and projects, including research articles, manuscripts, monographs, grant and fellowship proposals, and other professional documents. They will facilitate writing groups, retreats, workshops, and other writing‑related events and provide developmental feedback on documents in individual consultations.
Essential Duties
General Support for Faculty Writing
Coordinate with centers and offices across campus to reach and support faculty.
Provide consultations and workshops for target groups, including preparing and conducting training‑on‑demand workshops, and develop and maintain relevant support resources and asynchronous modules on the CFE website to extend access and impact.
Contribute writing and editing skills as needed to support CFE activities.
Promote and market writing support through CFE outlets.
Serve as a Faculty Writing Coach
Provide effective individual coaching for faculty around their scholarship plans.
Work with faculty (all tracks/ranks) to promote success with scholarly publications.
Offer targeted resources for faculty at various career stages.
Provide supportive and actionable developmental feedback on monographs, journal articles, tenure/promotion dossiers, and other documents.
Facilitate Writing Groups, Retreats, and Workshops
Facilitate several weekly writing groups as well as 3‑4 writing retreats throughout the year.
Develop workshops to share promising practices around developing and sustaining regular writing efforts.
Design multiple ways to support faculty writing using Universal Design principles.
Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Identify, create, and/or maintain evidence‑based asynchronous materials to help faculty meet their professional goals.
Promote evidence‑based strategies for faculty to effectively complete their work in core areas including teaching, research, creative activities, community engagement, leadership, and writing/communication.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Applicants Submit your CV, cover letter, a list of three potential references, and a 2‑4 page letter of application that describes how you envision supporting faculty writers across all disciplines and career stages. Your letter should address four main questions:
What motivates you to support faculty writers?
What methods will you employ to engage and support faculty writers?
How will you support faculty writers across all disciplines, ranks, backgrounds, and perspectives?
What skills and experience do you bring to the role – what prepares you to be successful supporting faculty writers?
Job Requirements Required Education:
Master’s degree, AND:
12 months of related experience in professional development facilitation/training.
Equivalency/Substitution:
Will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the Master’s degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.
Skills
Experience and success in developing and facilitating professional development resources for faculty audiences.
Demonstrated commitment to helping faculty develop and implement effective, sustainable, and ethical practices.
Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate positive interactions with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Communicates effectively, accurately, and professionally in person, in writing, and via telephone/videoconference.
Able to adjust feedback, resources, and communications to meet the needs of multiple, diverse audiences with differing priorities and perspectives.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong degree of confidentiality, integrity, and good judgement.
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Experience with writing and developmental editing of texts/documents/proposals across disciplines and publication venues such as journal articles, research reports, and monographs.
Certifications None
Advertised Physical Requirements
Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
Standard office environment.
Departmental Preferences
Terminal degree within the candidate’s discipline.
Supervision None
Special Instructions If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression, age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies or procedures. This includes admission, employment, housing, financial aid, and education services.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check Yes
Special Indications None
Job Posting Oct 22, 2025
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Job Description The Faculty Writing Coach is a full‑time staff position, reporting to the Director of CFE. The Faculty Writing Coach will support OU Faculty in their scholarly writing activities and projects, including research articles, manuscripts, monographs, grant and fellowship proposals, and other professional documents. They will facilitate writing groups, retreats, workshops, and other writing‑related events and provide developmental feedback on documents in individual consultations.
Essential Duties
General Support for Faculty Writing
Coordinate with centers and offices across campus to reach and support faculty.
Provide consultations and workshops for target groups, including preparing and conducting training‑on‑demand workshops, and develop and maintain relevant support resources and asynchronous modules on the CFE website to extend access and impact.
Contribute writing and editing skills as needed to support CFE activities.
Promote and market writing support through CFE outlets.
Serve as a Faculty Writing Coach
Provide effective individual coaching for faculty around their scholarship plans.
Work with faculty (all tracks/ranks) to promote success with scholarly publications.
Offer targeted resources for faculty at various career stages.
Provide supportive and actionable developmental feedback on monographs, journal articles, tenure/promotion dossiers, and other documents.
Facilitate Writing Groups, Retreats, and Workshops
Facilitate several weekly writing groups as well as 3‑4 writing retreats throughout the year.
Develop workshops to share promising practices around developing and sustaining regular writing efforts.
Design multiple ways to support faculty writing using Universal Design principles.
Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Identify, create, and/or maintain evidence‑based asynchronous materials to help faculty meet their professional goals.
Promote evidence‑based strategies for faculty to effectively complete their work in core areas including teaching, research, creative activities, community engagement, leadership, and writing/communication.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Applicants Submit your CV, cover letter, a list of three potential references, and a 2‑4 page letter of application that describes how you envision supporting faculty writers across all disciplines and career stages. Your letter should address four main questions:
What motivates you to support faculty writers?
What methods will you employ to engage and support faculty writers?
How will you support faculty writers across all disciplines, ranks, backgrounds, and perspectives?
What skills and experience do you bring to the role – what prepares you to be successful supporting faculty writers?
Job Requirements Required Education:
Master’s degree, AND:
12 months of related experience in professional development facilitation/training.
Equivalency/Substitution:
Will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the Master’s degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.
Skills
Experience and success in developing and facilitating professional development resources for faculty audiences.
Demonstrated commitment to helping faculty develop and implement effective, sustainable, and ethical practices.
Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate positive interactions with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Communicates effectively, accurately, and professionally in person, in writing, and via telephone/videoconference.
Able to adjust feedback, resources, and communications to meet the needs of multiple, diverse audiences with differing priorities and perspectives.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong degree of confidentiality, integrity, and good judgement.
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Experience with writing and developmental editing of texts/documents/proposals across disciplines and publication venues such as journal articles, research reports, and monographs.
Certifications None
Advertised Physical Requirements
Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
Standard office environment.
Departmental Preferences
Terminal degree within the candidate’s discipline.
Supervision None
Special Instructions If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression, age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies or procedures. This includes admission, employment, housing, financial aid, and education services.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check Yes
Special Indications None
Job Posting Oct 22, 2025
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