Assistant Director, Writing & Communication Support

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University seeks an Assistant Director IV to lead Writing Support and Communication Support, shaping writing programs that foster student success across campus.

The role oversees operations, staffing, curriculum development, and collaboration with faculty to integrate writing into courses, including multilingual learners, with a focus on college readiness and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Writing Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.
• Eight years of experience teaching writing at the college level, a writing center administration, or tutoring or related field.
• Experience implementing writing across the curriculum (WAC) or writing in the disciplines (WID) initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic goals for Writing Support and Communication Support to enhance student success.
• Manages daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises writing tutors and staff.
• Oversees the design and delivery of writing support services, including one-on-one tutoring, workshops, and online resources.
• Implements strategies to serve all students’ academic success, including multilingual learners and students with different learning needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Writing Studies, Education, or a related field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Eight years of experience teaching writing at the college level

Job description

Sam Houston State University seeks an Assistant Director IV to lead Writing Support and Communication Support, shaping writing programs that foster student success across campus.

The role oversees operations, staffing, curriculum development, and collaboration with faculty to integrate writing into courses, including multilingual learners, with a focus on college readiness and data-driven improvement.