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Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit your complete application by 11/17/2025. Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest in this unique position, a current curriculum vitae, updated graduate transcripts, names and email addresses of three recommendations, a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching portfolio, and an article or chapter-length writing sample. Recommendations will be requested at a later stage in the search process if needed.

Questions should be directed to: Dr. Brian LaPierre, Director, School of Humanities, 118 College Drive #5037, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001; Phone: 601-266-4320, Email: [email protected].

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The University of Southern of Mississippi enthusiastically welcomes applications for the position of Director of the Writing Center and Assistant Professor of English. This full-time, tenure-track position includes both a faculty role and administrative leadership of our innovative Writing Center. The successful candidate will contribute additional expertise in composition and rhetoric and Writing Center Studies to English and join a strong student success and support network at the University level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Director serves as an assistant professor with associated teaching, scholarship, and service duties. The expected teaching load is three courses per year, with the assumption of an active and productive research agenda. All faculty in the English program participate in the collegial day-to-day work of supporting colleagues and students as well as performing college and university service as needed and appropriate to rank.

As an administrator, they will provide overall vision, leadership, strategic management, and assessment of the Writing Center. Administrative duties include:

+ Provide direction, guidance, and support to the Writing Center staff and campus collaborators, setting appropriate goals and establishing key priorities;

+ Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate Writing Center tutors;

+ Assess established learning outcomes and program goals for the Writing Center, adjusting over time as needed;

+ Coordinate and facilitate Writing Center programming for key constituencies (e.g., faculty and staff, multilingual writers, graduate students, STEM majors, capstone courses, etc.);

+ Work collaboratively with key Director colleagues (Speaking Center, Composition, Center for Faculty Development) to support common goals;

+ Work with the Office of the Provost to collaborate with student success and faculty development initiatives campus-wide;

+ Work closely with the Writing Center's Assistant Director to oversee scheduling, payroll, and day-to-day operations;

+ Oversee the writing center budget and coordinate efforts to strengthen its financial resources;

+ Perform other duties as assigned.