Doctoral Writing Specialist

About the role

The Writing Center Specialist at Westcliff University provides academic writing support to students at various educational levels, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers and inspires.

Responsibilities

• Dissertation Support: Consult with students in the dissertation process and assist with doctoral and master’s-level assignments.
• Overflow Assistance: Offer support during peak times, providing personalized guidance on a variety of assignments.
• Timely Delivery: Ensure feedback is delivered promptly, meeting established deadlines and service standards.
• Workshop Facilitation: Facilitate virtual workshops and writing boot camps, creating and curating related materials.
• Resource Development: Develop and curate dissertation support resources, including handouts, explanations, and tutorials.
• Journal Support: Provide copyediting services for the University's research journal before publication.
• Team Collaboration: Attend Writing Center team meetings and participate in professional development activities.
• Technology Proficiency: Use relevant software and platforms, including Learning Management Systems (Moodle), video conferencing tools (Zoom), and document editing tools (Microsoft Word, Google Workspace).
• Cultural Sensitivity: Adapt teaching methods to support second-language learners and students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Project Contributions: Assist in Writing Center projects, such as piloting new programs or developing advanced resources.
• Assessment and Reporting: Track and report student progress and engagement to Writing Center leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional proofreading or graduate-level writing center experience.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong editing skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to guide students in making meaningful improvements.
• Proven ability to teach, edit, and provide constructive feedback on APA-compliant scholarly documents, including dissertations, theses, and academic manuscripts.
• Proficiency in using citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley) and academic editing tools (e.g., Grammarly, MS Word Track Changes, and Google).
• Ability to engage and lead students toward success in workshop settings.
• Commitment to empowering students with actionable and supportive feedback.
• Expertise in quantitative research methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in academic writing, including literature review, research proposals, and data-driven manuscripts.
• Classroom teaching or instructional experience.
• Experience supporting ESL/EFL learners.
• Curriculum or workshop development experience.

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of APA 7th edition formatting.
• Experience with citation management tools.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods for diverse learners.
• Proficiency in technology used for remote work.

Benefits

Westcliff University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, including:

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do.
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Fully remote role with flexible hours to accommodate your needs.