Sorry for cross posting.
Please forward the job description below to people who might be interested
in coming to live and work in the Waterloo region. The Writing Centre at
Laurier is part of a learning commons, located in the university library,
which will be expanding over the next few years. Although the position is
for 9.5 months this year due to an unexpected drop in funding from the
provincial government, there is every reason to expect it to become
full-time next year due to the university's commitment to student learning.
Please contact me for inquiries.
Emmy Misser
Emmy Misser, MA
Manager: Writing Centre
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
(519) 884-0710, ext. 3339
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Competition #: 27-2006
Job Title: Writing Centre Consultant
Department: Writing Centre
Reports to: Manager, Writing Centre
Job Status: Full-time, recurring*
Hourly Rate: $23.35-$27.48 Grade:
7
Date Posted: 27-Mar-06 Closes:
05-Apr-06
POSITION SUMMARY
Purpose:
The Writing Centre Consultant will provide writing support to promote and
enhance academic writing skills for undergraduate and graduate students in
all faculties of the university in accordance with the writing centre
program, and assist the manager in the general administration of the writing
centre program.
Accountabilities:
* Tutoring undergraduate and graduate students one-on-one.
* Identifying, assessing, and responding to writing problems at both
the undergraduate and the graduate level.
* Developing and teaching workshops on various aspects of academic
writing.
* Developing and delivering discipline-specific workshops at the
request of faculty for a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses.
* Developing instructional material for the writing centre program in
collaboration with other writing centre staff.
* Assisting the manager in developing and delivering the tutor
training program.
* Administering and editing the writing centre webpage and looking
after promotion of the Writing Centre.
* Assisting the manager with the general administration of the Writing
Centre and administering the centre in the manager's absence.
Qualifications:
* A master's degree in English, rhetoric, linguistics or equivalent
and 6 months experience teaching writing at the University level.
* Excellent teaching and presenting skills.
* Excellent analytical and research skills.
* Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal
skills.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent team working skills
* Ability to use a variety of software including web editing.
JOB FACTORS (Skill, Responsibility, Effort and Working Conditions)
Please find a full description of the job factors at www.wlu.ca
<http://www.wlu.ca/>
PLEASE NOTE:
This position is available to internal and external candidates and is
represented by the WLU Staff Association bargaining unit.
* At the moment, this position is recurring, approximately 9 months per
year; however, there is a possibility it could become a 12 month position in
the future.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected will be contacted.
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We
welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual
orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of
a visible minority.
To apply, please forward a cover letter, up to date resume, a relevant
sample of academic writing, and a brief narrative of teaching and/or
tutoring experience to Human Resources by April 28, 2006. Resumes may also
be emailed directly to [log in to unmask] Please quote competition number in
subject line of email.
Thank You
Emmy Misser, MA
Manager: Writing Centre
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
(519) 884-0710, ext. 3339
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