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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Writing & Literacy Specialist

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402

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Salary:

Depends on Qualifications Location :

Martinsburg, WV Job Type:

Adjunct Job Number:

2600550 School/Division:

School of Professional Studies and University Transfer Opening Date:

10/06/2025

Position Summary The Writing and Literacy Specialist will help students improve literacy and writing skills, according to each student's individual needs. This position will emphasize reading comprehension and analytical writing for the developmental English courses.

This is a part-time position that will be located at either the main campus or Tech Center, depending on the needs of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities • To become familiar with the ENGL 101 curriculum, course syllabus, and Blackboard • To be available during designated classes each semester • To work closely with the instructor to ensure student needs are being met with focus on reading comprehension of texts and analytical writing skills • To hold regularly scheduled one-on-one workshop sessions with students outside of class each week • To record notes on each workshop session to provide the instructor • To communicate bi-weekly with the instructor

Minimum Qualifications Education • Bachelor Arts degree in English or a closely related field • Master's degree in English or Reading preferred. • TESOL Certification preferred

Experience • Tutoring or teaching experience • Experience teaching reading preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Strong writing and reading skills • Organization and time-management skills

This is a continuous job posting to establish a qualified pool of adjuncts on an as needed basis semester to semester. Pay scale commensurate with degree level.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre-employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or email ZA