About the role
The Writing Centre Coordinator is an ongoing faculty position in the Integrative Learning and Assessment department, Faculty of Student Development. The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating pan-institutional academic writing supports—grounded in scholarly, andragogical, process-oriented practices—for all TRU students through peer tutoring and resource/curriculum development in support of student success.
The primary responsibilities for this faculty position include:
- To coordinate provision of writing support for students in face-to-face, on-line, and graduate programs
- To recruit, select, train, and support Writing Centre tutors through ongoing education and professional development opportunities and, with SL Coordinator, the Peer Academic Coaches (PAC)
- To oversee the Writing Centre activities, including protocols, resources, and scholarly practices
- To design and deliver or coordinate relevant workshops and presentations for students, faculty, or for specific courses/programs
- To develop relevant supports and resources that are engaging, timely, and effective
- To promote services and resources and to provide outreach support
- To plan and manage the annual budget
- To engage in service, internally and externally, that benefits the department, TRU, and the profession
- To participate in ongoing professional development activities to keep abreast of current issues related to writing centres and academic writing in general and specific to higher education.
- To teach relevant academic skills courses (e.g., STSS courses)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
-
Master of Arts or Master of Education, or other relevant master's degree
-
At least one year of experience working in a post-secondary setting with diverse student groups
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in writing instruction
- The capacity to recognize cultural influences on academic writing preferences and experiences
- Experience with educational technologies
- Experience working with international students or in ESL instruction an asset
Not the right fit? Search for Writing Centre Coordinator jobs in Kamloops, BC
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.
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About the role
The Writing Centre Coordinator is an ongoing faculty position in the Integrative Learning and Assessment department, Faculty of Student Development. The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating pan-institutional academic writing supports—grounded in scholarly, andragogical, process-oriented practices—for all TRU students through peer tutoring and resource/curriculum development in support of student success.
The primary responsibilities for this faculty position include:
- To coordinate provision of writing support for students in face-to-face, on-line, and graduate programs
- To recruit, select, train, and support Writing Centre tutors through ongoing education and professional development opportunities and, with SL Coordinator, the Peer Academic Coaches (PAC)
- To oversee the Writing Centre activities, including protocols, resources, and scholarly practices
- To design and deliver or coordinate relevant workshops and presentations for students, faculty, or for specific courses/programs
- To develop relevant supports and resources that are engaging, timely, and effective
- To promote services and resources and to provide outreach support
- To plan and manage the annual budget
- To engage in service, internally and externally, that benefits the department, TRU, and the profession
- To participate in ongoing professional development activities to keep abreast of current issues related to writing centres and academic writing in general and specific to higher education.
- To teach relevant academic skills courses (e.g., STSS courses)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
-
Master of Arts or Master of Education, or other relevant master's degree
-
At least one year of experience working in a post-secondary setting with diverse student groups
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in writing instruction
- The capacity to recognize cultural influences on academic writing preferences and experiences
- Experience with educational technologies
- Experience working with international students or in ESL instruction an asset
Not the right fit? Search for Writing Centre Coordinator jobs in Kamloops, BC
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.