Senior Writing Center Instructor for VCUarts Qatar

SENIOR WRITING CENTER INSTRUCTOR FOR VCUARTS QATAR
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Job Code
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req6629
Unit Qatar Campus MBU
Department Qatar Campus
Department Website Link confidential
Location Qatar Campus
Address PO Box 8095 Doha QAT
Duties & Responsibilities Senior Writing Center Instructor
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts in Qatar

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training
10month position (annual appointment dates are August 10June 9)

Location: Doha Qatar
Position Begins: August

Review of Applications: Review of applications continues until the position is filled. For best consideration applications are due January

The Opportunity
The Senior Writing Center Instructor is a 10month position classified as a University and Academic Professional. The position reports directly to the Director of Libraries. The primary functions of this position are (1) to guide assist and support students to become capable in their writing abilities successful in their written assignments and confident in their communication skills and (2) to support the educational mission of the Writing Center in partnership with the Writing Center Coordinator and (3) to serve as the lead liaison to the schools MFA program.

The Senior Writing Center Instructor works with students primarily in onetoone appointments although some work may occur in small groups or in classroom settings. This work requires extensive knowledge of the writing process fluency in English and significant ability to teach all levels of students in an Englishasasecondlanguage environment. The incumbent must have a clear understanding of the role of the Writing Center in support of the broader academic mission and in the context of an arts and design curriculum.

In addition the Senior Writing Center Instructor develops workshops training materials resources and assessment to facilitate the work of the Writing Center and to support the students learning experience. The Senior Writing Center Instructor supports the reporting of statistical data as required by the department.

The Senior Writing Center Instructor also interacts with all university faculty to stay current with the requirements of written course assignments. The Senior Writing Center Instructor may be asked to disseminate reports on work done with students; discusses students special writing needs with faculty and/or counselors as necessary; and may function as a representative of or liaison for the Writing Center either alone or in collaboration with other Writing Center Instructors both inhouse and externally; is responsible for use and upkeep of the Writing Center and its materials; participates in staff and professional development activities; and initiates and/or develops Writing Center workshops.

Working under the direction of the Director of Libraries and in partnership with the Writing Center Coordinator the Senior Writing Center Instructor will be responsible for:

• Providing to VCUQatar students educational instruction and guidance concerning all aspects of written English composition (including but not limited to planning drafting revising and technicalities of using the English language);
• Serving as the lead liaison to the schools MFA program and providing direct support to MFA students
• Understanding writing as a process and teaching that process to students from diverse cultural backgrounds and levels of academic preparation;
• Assisting VCUQatar administration faculty and staff with composition queries/issues when requested;
• Initiating recommendations to the Director of Libraries to enhance students learning and the work of the

Writing Center;

• Notifying the relevant professor or the university counselors of special concerns observed while working with a student;
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism;
• Creating appointment reports forwarding a copy to the students professor (unless expressly asked not to

do so by the student) and filing a copy in the Writing Center appointment files;

• Thinking critically analytically and creatively;
• Assisting in discussion research and access to materials available in the Writing Center;
• Conducting Writing Center workshops or making presentations about aspects of composition or writing center work or assisting with workshops and presentations as requested;
• Developing assessment instruments for the Writing Center;
• Collecting data regarding Writing Center activities and service;
• Reporting on Writing Center activities and service to the administration;
• Interacting with writing center colleagues in the other universities of Education City;
• Participating in professional organizations;
• Maintaining and disseminating sufficient and appropriate materials and equipment in the Writing Center;
• Participating in staff and professional development activities to keep abreast of university policies and changes curriculum developments and requirements best practices in writing pedagogy
• Using English language use and other information relevant to the efficient and professional operation of the Writing Center.
• Demonstrating strong commitment to diversity and inclusive practices.

The Writing Center is part of the Library department which includes an Art and Design Library a Materials Library and Innovative Media Studios.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position may be expected to train and supervise peer tutors.

Work schedule:
The Senior Writing Center Instructor works full time Sunday through Thursday. During periods of especially heavy student demand for appointments such as near the end of a semester the Senior Writing Center Instructor works as needed to accommodate peak demand appointment requests.

This is a benefited 10month professional staff position in a fastpaced and high volume environment. Competitive international salary health benefits leave and retirement plans are available and based on a 10month work period. The 10month work period aligns with the academic calendar and is effective for the period beginning August 10 through June 9 each year.

There are generous benefits associated with this position:

• Competitive international salary
• Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
• 30% Offshore supplement
• Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
• Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
• Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K12 program
• International Professional Development Opportunities

VCUarts Qatar:
VCUarts Qatar is the international branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth Universitys School of the Arts (VCUarts). Located in Richmond Virginia VCUarts (confidential is a topranked public art school in the U.S. VCUarts Qatar was established in 1998 through a partnership with the Qatar Foundation and offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design interior design kinetic imaging and painting & printmaking; a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history; and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design. Located in Doha the capital city of Qatar VCUarts Qatar is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The current student body represents a diverse range of nationalities with students coming from 34 countries.

VCUarts Qatar is dedicated to global outreach and education and provides students with an environment for crosscultural exchange that fosters inquiry discovery and innovation. Examples of this mission are the two significant international conferences hosted by VCUarts Qatarthe biennial design conference Tasmeem and the biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art. VCUarts Qatar attracts globally recognized designers artists and scholars while fostering partnerships within the region and beyond that enhance the educational economic and cultural vitality of Qatar. Having established itself as a center of excellence for education and research VCUarts Qatar has substantial involvement with the influential art and design world of the Middle East and is a catalyst for the growth and development of these fields in the region. VCUarts Qatar has over 120 fulltime faculty and staff and a student body of over 300 students. VCUarts Qatar was the first campus established in Education City a unique 2500acre multiversity campus. VCUarts Qatar was joined by Georgetown Universitys School of Foreign Service CarnegieMellon University Texas A&M University Weill Cornell Medical College Northwestern University and HEC Paris.

Qatar with English as the standard second language is a progressive country in the Arabian Gulf and remains one of the healthiest economies in the Gulf region. Doha offers all the conveniences found in a contemporary and cosmopolitan city while honoring a rich tradition that is evident in the old markets and the citys Islamic Arab architecture. AlWakrah Stadium a venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup designed by the defunct deconstructivist architect Zaha Hadid was inaugurated in 2021. The National Museum of Qatar designed by Jean Nouvel opened in March 2019 while the Museum of Islamic Art designed by I.M.Pei opened in November 2008 and the Arab Museum of Modern Art (Mathaf) opened in 2010. The U.S. Embassy considers Qatar among the safest countries in the world for Americans.

VCUarts:
Ranked by US News & World Report as a top five arts and design school VCUarts ) includes over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design visual and performing arts. Students are taught by over 175 fulltime teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 70 staff members that assist in daily processes. The school includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the universitys 75acre Monroe Park campus situated in the citys historic Fan District. Ultimately the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities health care and business.

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing accessible and equitable living learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment based on race color religion national or ethnic origin age sex (including pregnancy) political affiliation veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or disability.

Qualifications Qualifications:

• A masters degree or equivalent in English Teaching Writing Communication Education or other field relevant to addressing students EnglishasSecondLanguage (ESL) communication needs; or equivalent training education and experience
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• A strong conviction that all students have the ability to achieve and to improve their written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of learning theories and evaluation methods;
• Experience in teaching and learning styles with a strong emphasis on oneonone individualized instruction in the area of language acquisition and academic composition
• Experience in developing and evaluating materials of both print and electronic formats
• Excellent time management skills
• Superb interpersonal communication skills
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• A high level of accuracy work ethics diligence confidentiality and professionalism
• Selfmotivation for working an independently to meet Writing Center goals with minimal supervision
• Experience working with online teaching modalities.
• Team spirit for working collaboratively
• Ability to assess students needs and recognize potentially serious learning behavioral or other problems

relevant to communicating well in English and succeeding in coursework

• Familiarity with research methods resources and documentation across disciplines
• Positive attitude and desire to be in a serviceoriented environment that result in the ability to create a positive learning environment for all students
• Significant knowledge and skill in using a computer in teaching the writing process; excellent skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a higher education arts and design context is strongly preferred.
• Prior public speaking and presentation development skills is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering a culturally diverse work environment necessary to support the VCUarts Qatars emphasis on global sensibility

FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 1
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position No
EClass UF University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible No
Salary Range Commensurate with experience and training
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 8/10/2025
Contact Information for Candidates

VCUarts Human Resources
confidential (804)

Documents Needed to Apply Consideration Process and Instructions: Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity equity and inclusion an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCU strongly encourages applications from all racial ethnic gender and social identities. Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (typically between words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity equity and inclusion. Through this statement you can share how your lived experiences and academic and professional activities will impact your contribution to VCUs mission of promoting equity and inclusion. Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed fostered and celebrated; creative activity research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience. Additional guidance on writing a Statement of Contributions to Diversity Equity and Inclusion can. Be found here. To apply please submit application materials via VCU Jobs Website. Only electronic applications will be accepted. The following documents should be submitted: Cover Letter that includes an overview of professional experience and creative research interests Curriculum Vitae Statement of Contributions to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (see above for details) Teaching statement that addresses philosophy of teaching and approach to student mentorship List of five professional references including names with titles and contact information (references will not be contacted prior to a candidates approval) Only electronic materials submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be accepted. For best consideration please submit materials by January Materials will be considered as they are received and until a Senior Writing Center Instructor is identified.
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