Writing And Academic Skills Advisor

3 weeks ago

Niagara Falls, Canada University of Niagara Falls Canada Full time

Job Title: Writing and Academic Skills Advisor

Location: Niagara Falls, ON (onsite)

Reports To: University Librarian


Position Summary

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Writing and Academic Skills Advisor is responsible for performing a range of teaching, coaching, and development activities to develop graduate and undergraduate students’ writing, presenting, and visual communication competencies for academic work, research communication, and professionalization. These competencies are directly linked to undergraduate and graduate degree expectations. The incumbent advises undergraduate and graduate students across all academic programs and all levels, and they must be familiar with a significant range of academic disciplinary genres and conventions, as well as with the general expectations for students at different levels of degree completion.


Responsibilities

  • Support undergraduate and graduate students in developing academic and professional writing competencies, presentation competencies, and/or visual communication
  • Develop and design a variety of print and digital research-based writing and communication resources
  • Support student peer tutors by participating in training, providing mentorship, and giving feedback as requested
  • Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain a knowledge of current best practices in writing supports and advising, and pedagogy.
  • Engages critically with library resources and systems, notes problems and participates in troubleshooting.
  • Assists in the creation of writing-specific digital content for the library website, research guides, and frequently asked questions.
  • Participates in regular one-on-one meetings with the University Librarian.
  • May participate in library and campus committees.
  • Participates in Special Projects: enhancing collections and services; opportunities to grow and develop in other areas.
  • Collaborates with faculty and librarians to support students' research and writing practice.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, as required based on library hours or campus events.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in a field related to language, writing/composition, discourse, rhetoric, linguistics, communication, writing centre studies, TESOL, education, etc., or Master’s degree in any field plus experience teaching or tutoring in writing and/or communication
  • Minimum of 3-5 years tutoring or teaching experience at the post-secondary level, in a professional capacity, and ideally at both undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Teaching experience in a Writing Centre or writing program is ideal
  • Experience holding and organizing workshops and group education
  • Experience teaching English language learners is an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in writing/composition pedagogy that is culturally competent and grounded in equity framework.
  • Experience using D2L Learning Management System
  • Experience supporting with post-secondary students considered an asset


Education and Experience

  • Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite products
  • Ability to work independently or within a team
  • Ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, and function well under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the public.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrates sound judgement and discretion
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities


Diversity, inclusion and equity

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.


We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.


We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.


We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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