University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Assistant Director for Faculty and Community Outreach: Judith Anderson Herbert W
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Overview
The Assistant Director coordinates the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center’s outreach to campus faculty about best practices in writing instruction, outreach to the community via the Flagship Writing Project that supports student writers in local high schools, and coordinates research initiatives in these areas.
Responsibilities
Promotes evidence-based and innovative approaches to disciplinary writing instruction by engaging in consultations with campus faculty and leading workshops about assignment design, assessing and responding to student writing, use of GenAI, and other topics.
Coordinates the JAHWC’s Flagship Writing Project by serving as a liaison with high schools, various campus units, and local community organizations to arrange presentations and one-to-one help for students at selected local high schools and community organizations.
Develops and conducts research that impacts campus and/or community practices of writing-related teaching and learning.
In support of each of these areas, the Assistant Director:
Develops print and digital resources for students and faculty
Helps to mentor graduate and undergraduate students interested in disciplinary writing instruction, community outreach, writing program administration, writing-related research, etc.; and applies for grant funding whenever possible.
Supports the overall administration of the JAHWC by maintaining records, producing reports, responding to student needs, and participating in other parts of the Center’s operation as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or related field
Experience
3 years writing center experience
2 years college-level classroom teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of writing center theory and practice and of the writing conventions in multiple disciplines (e.g., humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering)
Ability to work with faculty from multiple disciplines on writing instruction and develop/deliver presentations and workshops in educational and public contexts
Knowledge of the underlying principles of generative AI models and ethical considerations in AI-assisted writing
Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to collaborate with and support individuals from a variety of communities and cultures
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with various groups including students, faculty, staff, and the general public
Knowledge of PC and Mac computers and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom
Ability to prioritize tasks and obligations, meet deadlines, problem-solve, work independently, and participate collaboratively as part of a team
Education
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
4 years of experience with college-level writing instruction
Experience with community outreach and engagement, including with high school students
Experience with writing center or other writing program administration
Coursework and/or research focus on writing centers, writing program administration, or writing in the disciplines / writing across the curriculum
Coursework in qualitative and/or research methodologies
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canvas, WCOnline
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Familiarity with the role(s) of technology in writing and pedagogy
Work Location
This position is located at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, and is onsite only.
Compensation And Benefits
UT market range: MR 11
Anticipated hiring range: $60,000 - $71,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions For best consideration, applicants should submit the following materials by Friday, February 20, 2026:
Cover letter detailing experience and qualifications relevant to the position description and responsibilities
CV
Contact information for three professional references
About The Department The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center serves student writers in all disciplines of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, academic community by offering free and individualized help throughout the writing process. Trained writing consultants provide feedback in one-to-one conversations that help students develop confidence and skill as writers. The Center also provides guidance to faculty with assignment design and writing assessment, and works with students in local high schools and community organizations on their college application essays and other types of writing.
ABOUT US The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
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Responsibilities
Promotes evidence-based and innovative approaches to disciplinary writing instruction by engaging in consultations with campus faculty and leading workshops about assignment design, assessing and responding to student writing, use of GenAI, and other topics.
Coordinates the JAHWC’s Flagship Writing Project by serving as a liaison with high schools, various campus units, and local community organizations to arrange presentations and one-to-one help for students at selected local high schools and community organizations.
Develops and conducts research that impacts campus and/or community practices of writing-related teaching and learning.
In support of each of these areas, the Assistant Director:
Develops print and digital resources for students and faculty
Helps to mentor graduate and undergraduate students interested in disciplinary writing instruction, community outreach, writing program administration, writing-related research, etc.; and applies for grant funding whenever possible.
Supports the overall administration of the JAHWC by maintaining records, producing reports, responding to student needs, and participating in other parts of the Center’s operation as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or related field
Experience
3 years writing center experience
2 years college-level classroom teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of writing center theory and practice and of the writing conventions in multiple disciplines (e.g., humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering)
Ability to work with faculty from multiple disciplines on writing instruction and develop/deliver presentations and workshops in educational and public contexts
Knowledge of the underlying principles of generative AI models and ethical considerations in AI-assisted writing
Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to collaborate with and support individuals from a variety of communities and cultures
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with various groups including students, faculty, staff, and the general public
Knowledge of PC and Mac computers and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom
Ability to prioritize tasks and obligations, meet deadlines, problem-solve, work independently, and participate collaboratively as part of a team
Education
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
4 years of experience with college-level writing instruction
Experience with community outreach and engagement, including with high school students
Experience with writing center or other writing program administration
Coursework and/or research focus on writing centers, writing program administration, or writing in the disciplines / writing across the curriculum
Coursework in qualitative and/or research methodologies
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canvas, WCOnline
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Familiarity with the role(s) of technology in writing and pedagogy
Work Location
This position is located at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, and is onsite only.
Compensation And Benefits
UT market range: MR 11
Anticipated hiring range: $60,000 - $71,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions For best consideration, applicants should submit the following materials by Friday, February 20, 2026:
Cover letter detailing experience and qualifications relevant to the position description and responsibilities
CV
Contact information for three professional references
About The Department The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center serves student writers in all disciplines of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, academic community by offering free and individualized help throughout the writing process. Trained writing consultants provide feedback in one-to-one conversations that help students develop confidence and skill as writers. The Center also provides guidance to faculty with assignment design and writing assessment, and works with students in local high schools and community organizations on their college application essays and other types of writing.
ABOUT US The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
#J-18808-Ljbffr