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Associate Director of the University Writing Center

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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.


Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

  • Community Service Leave

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits

  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

  • 12 Paid Holidays

  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Campus Recreation Center Discount

  • University Bookstore Discount


Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of English at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for Associate Director of the University Writing Center. The applicant should hold a M.A. in English and/or Rhetoric and Composition or related degree. The candidate will work closely with the Director of the University Writing Center (UWC) contributing positively to the UWC’s day-to-day operations and develop long-term plans for growth of its overall learning environment.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The University Writing Center is housed in the Department of English and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 130 faculty members. CAHSS houses the Departments of English, History, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, Political Science and Criminal Justice, and Visual and Performing Arts. The CAHSS Dean’s Office has administrative oversight/responsibility for the six academic units and affiliated programs of the College, as well as for its faculty & staff.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 12,500 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System.

NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels.
Minimum Requirements
M.A. or higher in English and/or Rhetoric and Composition or related degree.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience teaching English writing courses or in a writing lab/learning center preferred.
Proficiency in English grammar, composition, and style along with a sound knowledge of critical analysis, writing methods and techniques of planning, writing and editing is expected.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information

Working Title Associate Director of the University Writing Center
Position Number 009317
Recruitment Salary Range
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length 06/30/2023
Organizational Division English Dept
Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit Writing Center
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA1174
Open Date 11/04/2022
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 12/04/2022
Date Position Available January 2023
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.


Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

  • Community Service Leave

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

  • 12 Paid Holidays

  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Campus Recreation Center Discount

  • University Bookstore Discount


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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Letter of Reference 3
  5. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)