Writing and Reading Center Coordinator
Fresno City College, Fresno, CA
Salary: Starting salary is $51,133 - $76,983 based on education and experience
Duties/Responsibilities:
Collaborate with area faculty in the design of instructional materials and activities to supplement composition and reading courses; collaborate with instructional areas to design materials and activities to supplement writing and reading in all college courses; evaluate the suitability of instructional material, software, and media associated with the Center; develop mechanisms to identify, diagnose, and address individual student learning difficulties; collaborate with faculty to develop intervention strategies for the retention of underprepared and at-risk students; develop strategies for enhancing student learning at all levels; serve as instructor of record in the Center and teach as assigned; supervise the day-to-day delivery of tutoring and supplemental learning activities in the Center; recruit, train and evaluate tutors; supervise student workers and classified staff as assigned; coordinate appropriate staff development activities; develop !
policies and procedures as a part of Center operations; establish planning priorities as they relate to the Center; ensure the preparation of comprehensive and accurate attendance reports and student usage statistics; participate in all appropriate departmental and college activities; and, work closely with outside divisions to promote the Center throughout the campus.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Master's degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition, or a Bachelor's in any of the above and a Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism, or, a Bachelor's degree in another discipline and a Master's in Fine Arts, Creative Writing with a minimum of 54 upper division units and graduate units in English, or a valid California Community College Credential or the equivalent education and/or experience, and demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated recent experience coordinating a writing and reading or tutorial center; teaching experience at multiple skill levels, preferably in a community college; experience in curriculum development; knowledge of current trends and issues related to college writing and reading; knowledge of and experience in and with Supplemental Learning Assistance; demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology; demonstrated skill in using innovative teaching methods; demonstrated knowledge of instructional assessment strategies; knowledge of the unique needs of underprepared students; knowledge and experience working with students from diverse; cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; experience with online writing tutoring; and demonstrated evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.
Start Date: August 14, 2008
Posting Dates: Opens: April 10, 2008; Closes: May 19, 2008.
Submit the following information:
See Job Announcement at
http://www.scccd.edu/Contact Information:
Contact Name: Human Resources Office
Address:
City: Fresno
State: CA
Zip: 93741