Writing Fellows Coordinator
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Job summary
University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Writing Fellows Coordinator within the University Learning Center. The role leads peer-facilitated writing support for Writing Intensive classes, a University Studies requirement, and High Impact Practice.
You will also lead workshops on academic writing success and discipline-specific writing. The position requires a Master’s degree and relevant teaching/center experience, with a strong emphasis on student-centered learning and independent
Qualifications
- Master's degree in English studies/composition/Rhetoric, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
- Experience teaching writing, working in a Writing Center, or supervising/training students.
- Demonstrated understanding of student-centered learning.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate peer-facilitated writing support for Writing Intensive classes.
- Lead all workshops and presentations on academic writing and disciplinary writing.
- Support Writing Services within the University Learning Center and collaboration with campus partners.
Skills
Education
Job description
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.
Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.
Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Writing Fellows Coordinator
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41141
E1636
2205
Main UNCW Campus
University Learning Center - 40230
Student Affairs - 40 Division
The Writing Fellows Coordinator is part of the Writing Services team in the University Learning Center. This position takes the lead on coordinating peer-facilitated writing support for Writing Intensive classes, which are a University Studies requirement and a High Impact Practice. Additionally, the person in this position will lead all workshops and/or presentations on academic writing success and writing in the disciplines.
- Master's degree in English studies/composition/Rhetoric, Education, Higher Education Administration, or in a related field.
- Experience teaching writing, working in a Writing Center, or supervising and/or training students. Experience gained while pursuing degree(s) is acceptable.
- A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to student-centered learning.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- PhD in English studies/composition/Rhetoric, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Knowledge of theories, models, and practices of learning, especially collaborative learning.
- Knowledge of retention, persistence, and academic support theories and practices.
The University Learning Center is committed to being a vital part of UNCW students' education. Our academic support services are based on the principle that quality learning takes place when peers work collaboratively. With the support of our campus partners, we provide students a variety of learning opportunities that complement the classroom experience. We focus on high-quality individual and group student-centered learning, while providing our peer educators with a valuable pre-professional experience.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
Single Incumbent
11A (Aug-June)
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Permanent
10/19/2026
11/30/2026
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