Morgan State University is hiring: Writing Specialist (Contractual) in Baltimore

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Writing Specialist (Contractual)

Division
Divison of Academic Affairs

Department
Dean Social Work

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Contractual

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Exempt

Salary Range
$62,000 - $70,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

The Writing Specialist provides school-wide academic writing support for students
enrolled in the BSW, MSW, and PhD programs. This role conducts writing assessments
for all incoming students, delivers writing workshops throughout each semester, and
provides individualized writing coaching. The specialist collaborates closely with faculty
and program leadership to strengthen students' academic communication skills, support
retention and progression, and uphold the School of Social Work's commitment to
excellence in professional writing.

Job Duties

Writing Assessment and Evaluation
Conduct writing assessments for incoming BSW, MSW, and PhD students every semester.
Evaluate writing samples and determine student readiness, areas of need, and recommended supports.
Provide written feedback to students and document outcomes for internal use.
Work with faculty and program leaders to ensure assessments align with curricular outcomes.
Workshops and Writing Instruction
Offer a minimum of four writing workshops per degree level each semester.
Deliver instruction on APA style, grammar and mechanics, argumentation, critical thinking, scholarly voice, and discipline-specific writing conventions.
Develop handouts, slides, guides, and writing resources for student use.
Individual Student Coaching

Provide one-on-one writing consultations for students referred by faculty or seeking support.
Offer coaching focused on structure, clarity, synthesis, revision, and academic integrity.
Support multilingual and international students with specialized language strategies.
Maintain appropriate documentation while honoring confidentiality and FERPA guidelines.
Faculty and Program Collaboration
Consult with faculty on writing expectations, assignment clarity, and rubrics.
Advise on common student writing challenges and strategies to strengthen academic writing across the curriculum.
Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives.
Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
Maintain a structured schedule of assessments, workshops, and student appointments.
Track student engagement and report assessment and workshop outcomes to leadership each semester.
Contribute to accreditation documentation regarding writing competency and student learning outcomes.
Assist with developing online writing modules or asynchronous learning supports.
Requested Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in English, Writing, Education, Social Work, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated experience teaching writing at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Proficiency in APA formatting, academic writing conventions, and professional writing skills.
Experience supporting adult learners, multilingual students, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Other Preferences for Consideration

Familiarity with Morgan State University systems and student support processes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience in higher education writing centers or academic support programs.
Knowledge of writing expectations within social work.
Experience developing writing workshops, assessments, or curricular materials.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01543

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
06/16/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
07/17/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.