Writing Program Administrator Job at University of Arkansas System in Little Roc

Writing Program Administrator – University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Rhetoric & Writing Department

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking to fill the position of Writing Program Administrator in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing. This is a 12‑month, benefits‑eligible position open at the Associate or Assistant Professor level. To be considered at the Associate level, the applicant must have a teaching, research, and service record commensurate with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor.

This position oversees the first‑year writing program, developmental writing, and includes teaching in the program. In addition, the position includes scholarship and professional service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical Communication, English, or another appropriate discipline.
• Experience teaching composition at the college level.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Writing program administration.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities.
• A record of excellence as a teacher.
• Existing scholarly record and/or clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing studies.
• A record of professional service activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the chair to create and implement an ongoing professional development plan for faculty and adjuncts in the first‑year and developmental writing programs.
• Organize and supervise scheduling and assessment procedures.
• Maintain an active personnel file of part‑time composition staff.
• Coordinate and monitor development, mentoring, and evaluation of part‑time composition teachers (including graduate teaching assistants).
• Work with other departments and colleges across the university to ensure that Composition articulates well with writing initiatives in the various content areas.
• Teach courses in theory, rhetoric, technical writing, nonfiction, editing/publishing in online, hybrid, or hy‑flex formats.
• Provide service on departmental, college, and university committees as well as service to the community and to the discipline.
• Produce and disseminate scholarly work and/or applied research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Program administration at the post‑secondary level.
• Teaching experience in a college setting.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in various modalities.
• Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Contact

Jennifer Dawes, Chair – jdawes@ualr.edu

Equal Opportunity and Legal Statements

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.