Simpson College, a private, nationally recognized regional college, grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites applications for an anticipated opening for the position of Writing Across the Curriculum Director.  The application deadline is December 1, 2009; review of applications will begin on that date and will continue until a selection is made.  Candidates should provide their availability date.

This is an administrative position reporting to the Senior Vice President and Academic Dean.  The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1) Working with faculty in developing and implementing the Writing Across the
    Curriculum (WAC) program, including, but not limited to:

•  developing courses/assessment tools
•  providing faculty development support for all WAC courses including Simpson Colloquium

2) Creating and directing the Writing Center, and training and supervising tutors

3) Potentially, designing and teaching upper-level writing courses (up to 2 per 
    year) 

Qualified applicants will have a PhD.  Preference will be given to candidates whose PhD is in Rhetoric and Composition, with experience in writing program administration.

Simpson offers an excellent benefit package including tuition waiver for employees and qualified family members.  Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, IA, 50125 or by e-mail (Word format please) to: employment@simpson.edu .  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is the policy and practice of Simpson College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Date: 11/2/09