Ashesi University Education Jobs in Ghana
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Ashesi University seeks an outstanding leader-teacher-scholar with energy and vision to serve as the Lead of the Writing Center and develop our emerging Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiative.
The Dean of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Lead/Director of the Writing Center. With an Assistant Director and a staff of student tutors, the Writing Center supports writing instruction for students and faculty across Ashesi's campus.
The Lead/Director reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences with the following responsibilities: interview, train, and supervise peer tutors; maintain the Writing Center schedules (staffing and tutorial sessions); lead Writing development programs (e.g. workshops for students or faculty); maintain and report annually on Writing Center statistics and records; mentor and advise the Assistant Director of the Writing Center; collaborate with faculty in Writing across the Curriculum and Writing in the Disciplines programs; assess Writing Center results; and teach 2 Language courses (Text and Meaning or Written and Oral Communication) each year (which can include an upper-level Writing Center training course). The search committee is especially interested to hear from candidates who will bring to their administrative work and teaching the diverse perspectives that come from non-traditional educational backgrounds or an understanding of the experience of those under-represented in higher education
The successful candidate with expertise in English and preferably a strong background in African studies will have a teaching load that allows her/him to serve as faculty administrator
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track academic position with a benefits package. Summer salary supplement for directing and keeping the Writing Center open during summer sessions. Summer teaching for additional pay is optional.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. preferred. Experience teaching college-level writing, tutorial work and administrative experience in Writing Centers preferred. Evidence of scholarly engagement with the field of writing pedagogy and Writing Center administration is also desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a CV, Cover letter and a writing sample of fewer than 30 pages in one document (this document should be named Cover letter and Writing Sample and uploaded in the cover letter option), the names and contact information of at least three professional references, and a brief statement of writing center philosophy.
Ashesi University does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Ashesi University is building a faculty and staff committed to excellence and equity and encourages applications from women.
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Ashesi University seeks an outstanding leader-teacher-scholar with energy and vision to serve as the Lead of the Writing Center and develop our emerging Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiative.
The Dean of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Lead/Director of the Writing Center. With an Assistant Director and a staff of student tutors, the Writing Center supports writing instruction for students and faculty across Ashesi's campus.
The Lead/Director reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences with the following responsibilities: interview, train, and supervise peer tutors; maintain the Writing Center schedules (staffing and tutorial sessions); lead Writing development programs (e.g. workshops for students or faculty); maintain and report annually on Writing Center statistics and records; mentor and advise the Assistant Director of the Writing Center; collaborate with faculty in Writing across the Curriculum and Writing in the Disciplines programs; assess Writing Center results; and teach 2 Language courses (Text and Meaning or Written and Oral Communication) each year (which can include an upper-level Writing Center training course). The search committee is especially interested to hear from candidates who will bring to their administrative work and teaching the diverse perspectives that come from non-traditional educational backgrounds or an understanding of the experience of those under-represented in higher education
The successful candidate with expertise in English and preferably a strong background in African studies will have a teaching load that allows her/him to serve as faculty administrator
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track academic position with a benefits package. Summer salary supplement for directing and keeping the Writing Center open during summer sessions. Summer teaching for additional pay is optional.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. preferred. Experience teaching college-level writing, tutorial work and administrative experience in Writing Centers preferred. Evidence of scholarly engagement with the field of writing pedagogy and Writing Center administration is also desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a CV, Cover letter and a writing sample of fewer than 30 pages in one document (this document should be named Cover letter and Writing Sample and uploaded in the cover letter option), the names and contact information of at least three professional references, and a brief statement of writing center philosophy.
Ashesi University does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Ashesi University is building a faculty and staff committed to excellence and equity and encourages applications from women.
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