| Position Title: |
Adjunct Instructor - Writing Center Specialist (Part Time) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
33203 - Writing Center
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| Advertised Salary: |
$18 per hour pursuant to the FSU and FNTFO/AFT Letter of Agreement |
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| FLSA: |
Non-Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Part-Time |
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| Union Group: |
Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization (FNTFO) (AFT) |
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| Term of Position: |
9 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
This position will provide writing consultation (on-site and electronic/digital) to undergraduate and graduate students for 15 to 20 hours per week. The successful applicant will be familiar with APA and MLA documentation and must be comfortable working one-on-one with a diverse student population representing a full range of majors and writing skills, from remedial to advanced. The successful applicant must be comfortable working in face-to-face and electronic/digital instructional settings.
The anticipated start date of this position is mid to late September 2023. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, History, Social Sciences, or a related field. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
One year of experience involving tutoring and/or teaching at the K-12 and/or college level.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including ESL. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Moving
- Sitting
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
This position requires providing writing consultation (both on site and electronic/digital) to undergraduate and graduate students. The successful applicant will be familiar with APA and MLA documentation and must be comfortable working one-on-one with a diverse student population representing a full range of majors and writing skills.
Schedule appointments that meet the needs of students.
Train/mentor other writing center specialists.
Coordinate writing workshops with assistance of the director.
Provide input to the specialists' team and director on innovative tutoring/teaching methods/modalities.
Keep abreast of current writing center theory and practice.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of bachelor's degree in English, English Education, History, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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September 5th, 2023 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
True |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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