Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Writing Coach (PT) Job at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Wort
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76102
Job Title: Writing Coach
Location: Ft. Worth, TX
Job Type: Part-Time / non-Exempt (hourly)
Department: Center for Writing & Rhetoric
Reports To: Director of the Center for Writing & Rhetoric
Date: 10/31/2025 Last Revision
Standard of Christian Commitment
The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.
Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.
Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Writing Coach is responsible for providing individualized coaching and support to students in the development of their writing skills across various disciplines within the Southwestern higher education environment. This role emphasizes the enhancement of students' abilities to articulate their ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively. The Writing Coach will collaborate with faculty and staff to create a supportive learning atmosphere that fosters academic success and encourages the exploration of diverse writing styles and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.
About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America's rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll's unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary's mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ's church globally.
Location: Ft. Worth, TX
Job Type: Part-Time / non-Exempt (hourly)
Department: Center for Writing & Rhetoric
Reports To: Director of the Center for Writing & Rhetoric
Date: 10/31/2025 Last Revision
Standard of Christian Commitment
The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.
Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.
Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Writing Coach is responsible for providing individualized coaching and support to students in the development of their writing skills across various disciplines within the Southwestern higher education environment. This role emphasizes the enhancement of students' abilities to articulate their ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively. The Writing Coach will collaborate with faculty and staff to create a supportive learning atmosphere that fosters academic success and encourages the exploration of diverse writing styles and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts one-on-one coaching sessions with students to assess their writing needs and provide tailored feedback on writing assignments, research papers, and presentations.
- Monitors and evaluates student progress, providing constructive feedback and encouraging self-reflection to foster independent writing skills.
- Encourages students to develop organizational strategies and self-editing skills.
- Creates and maintains instructional materials and resources, including handouts and online content, to support students in their writing endeavors.
- Develops and implements workshops and group sessions focused on writing techniques, academic integrity, and revision strategies to enhance student proficiency.
- Coordinates with the Dean of Students and International Student Services office to proactively serve international students.
- Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth in leadership and ministry effectiveness.
- Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in TESOL, English, Composition, Rhetoric, Education, or related field is required; an accredited master's degree in these or related fields preferred.
- Teaching or TA experience in higher education processes and support strategies, including tutoring experience with second-language learners and proficiency in Turabian formatting and citation, preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong work ethic and initiative; ability to operate with minimal supervision.
- Exemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative team and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.
- Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTS, its degree programs, and the specific requirements for completing the application process.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas LMS required.
- Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity.
- Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.
- Office Environment - May be required to reach above shoulder level for organizational tasks (e.g., retrieving files from upper shelves), bend, stoop, or reach to access lower or upper shelves.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
- Ability to use a computer and near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data.
- Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person.
- Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
- Moderate Lifting - Occasionally transports 20-30lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means (e.g., carrying by hand, cart, golf cart) to accomplish tasks.
- Ability to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.
About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America's rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll's unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary's mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ's church globally.