Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School is seeking a Writing Center Director. The Starzinger Writing Center (SWC), which opened in the spring of 2023, offers Emma Willard School students support with academic writing, and also encourages writers of all kinds to hone and share their craft. This is a 10‑month position designed to foster the writing culture across the Emma Willard community. The ideal candidate will have training and a proven track record in working with both students and faculty on writing pedagogy.
Emma Willard School is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, preparatory boarding and day high school. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. The School encourages candidates from under‑represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Position Purpose / Expected Results
Foster a culture of writing (of all genres) across Emma Willard, providing inspiration and support to faculty and students
Lead a strategic plan to make Emma Willard School a premier writing hub for students and teachers
Collaborate with Starzinger Writing Center student advisory group to offer engaging programming and events
Offer writing support and train, support, and manage student tutors to aid in this effort
Conduct writing workshops and conferences according to salient pedagogy
Connect Emma Willard with larger communities of writers and writing instructors locally, regionally, and nationally
Collaborate with the English and History departments, as well as any academic department that centers writing in its curriculum
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning
Collaborate with the Signature program
Collaborate with Advancement, Communications, and Admissions as appropriate
Teach 2 class sections (likely including one or more semester‑long writing workshops: creative nonfiction, short fiction, or poetry)
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Competencies
Bachelor's degree
3‑5 years of relevant experience working in a Writing Center
Have a strong desire to collaborate with others to build programs and partnerships
Have a good working knowledge of G Suite and Microsoft Office and comfort with learning management systems (such as Blackbaud’s onCampus)
Have patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
Demonstrate superior judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Training or other certification in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing
Salary $58,760 - $119,010 based on education and experience
Application Instructions Please submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement by Monday, January 8, 2026. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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Emma Willard School is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, preparatory boarding and day high school. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. The School encourages candidates from under‑represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Position Purpose / Expected Results
Foster a culture of writing (of all genres) across Emma Willard, providing inspiration and support to faculty and students
Lead a strategic plan to make Emma Willard School a premier writing hub for students and teachers
Collaborate with Starzinger Writing Center student advisory group to offer engaging programming and events
Offer writing support and train, support, and manage student tutors to aid in this effort
Conduct writing workshops and conferences according to salient pedagogy
Connect Emma Willard with larger communities of writers and writing instructors locally, regionally, and nationally
Collaborate with the English and History departments, as well as any academic department that centers writing in its curriculum
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning
Collaborate with the Signature program
Collaborate with Advancement, Communications, and Admissions as appropriate
Teach 2 class sections (likely including one or more semester‑long writing workshops: creative nonfiction, short fiction, or poetry)
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Competencies
Bachelor's degree
3‑5 years of relevant experience working in a Writing Center
Have a strong desire to collaborate with others to build programs and partnerships
Have a good working knowledge of G Suite and Microsoft Office and comfort with learning management systems (such as Blackbaud’s onCampus)
Have patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
Demonstrate superior judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Training or other certification in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing
Salary $58,760 - $119,010 based on education and experience
Application Instructions Please submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement by Monday, January 8, 2026. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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