Writing Center Manager

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit of the University, Georgetown’s Qatar campus undertakes education, research, and service in order to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind. We demonstrate the values of Georgetown University; seek to build upon the world-class reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; and work with our partner, Qatar Foundation, in its endeavors to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Requirements

The Writing Center Manager leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Writing Center, advancing Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiatives and promoting excellence in academic writing across disciplines. The role combines teaching, faculty development, research, and program innovation, while supervising professional staff and peer tutors. Working closely with the Director for Student Academic Success, the role contributes to institutional teaching and learning priorities.

This position is full-time, for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal. As it is based in Doha, Qatar and offers no relocation assistance, GU-Q is looking only for locally-based candidates who have a valid Qatar residence permit.

 Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the operations and activities of a dynamic writing center. Provide expert tutoring for students’ needs in academic writing across the disciplines.
• Lead Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiatives, collaborating with faculty across disciplines and in key first year courses, to strengthen the development of student writing.
• Design and implement innovative programs that promote reading, critical thinking, and information literacy across the curriculum.
• Contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) through research, assessment and publication of writing center practices and outcomes.
• Teach, subject to curricular need, first-year writing courses, summer writing workshops, and other special writing programs/courses (cross-registration, ABP program, etc.).

Key Activities

• Provide expert tutoring for the various academic needs of GU-Q students.
• Meet with faculty to discuss the needs of students in academic writing across the disciplines.
• Partner with faculty to design discipline-specific writing assignments and integrate writing-to-learn pedagogies into their courses.
• Facilitate faculty development workshops on writing pedagogy, assignment design, and responding to student writing.
• Identify and disseminate resources for academic writing and academic achievement.
• Develop and lead innovative programs that integrate reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, including digital literacy initiatives.
• Conduct research and assessment on writing center effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Share findings through presentations and publications.
• Assist the Director for Student Academic Success in the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment initiatives, based on current trends in writing center scholarship and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Manage project development.
• Lead writing workshops and other writing-related seminars and labs.
• Teach at least one first year writing course per semester.
• Administer and assist with the English writing assessment at New Student Orientation/Hoya Welcome Week.
• Manage and oversee the work of direct reports, including scheduling, setting and reviewing performance objectives, and identifying and scheduling training and development needs.
• Liaise with Human Resources to manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding and offboarding of direct reports, as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and mentor student peer tutors and fellows in supporting critical reading and multimodal composition.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of writing center dynamics and current best practices in writing center administration.
• Knowledge of Writing Across the Curriculum/Writing in the Disciplines theories and pedagogies.
• Understanding evidence-based approaches to teaching reading comprehension and critical thinking.
• Familiarity with SOTL methodologies, including assessment design and educational research.
• Ability to work well with various forms of technology to support program operations and writing development including AI tools, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, online data management software, social media tools, collaborative writing spaces, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, learning-focused, team environment.
• Strong facilitation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to assessment and evidence-based practice preferred. 

Qualifications

• Master degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education or a related writing-intensive field. Doctoral degree preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in higher education in the MENA/SWANA region.
• 5+ years of experience teaching or tutoring academic writing at the college level.
• Experience working with diverse learners.
• 2+ years’ experience with supervising/coordinating/managing staff and project development.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Experience with Writing Across the Curriculum programs or faculty development preferred.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University in Qatar, you must submit a resume/CV for each position of interest. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.