MAWCA

The Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the new MAWCA Board position "Web Coordinator."  This is an appointed service position lasting two years with the possibility of a two-year renewal.  Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter that showcases their experiences with web/web-related communication.  The cover letter should address the applicant's interest and experiences related to the position.  The web coordinator has the following responsibilities: Communicate regularly with MAWCA membership through platforms such as mawca.org, social media, and email;  Update site pages, supporting the annual conference, for example;  Ensure members’ access at their preferred levels;  Manage and report on member database to Board;  Propose and implement improvements that enhance members’ experience; and Manage technological accounts for Board and advise Board on technological strategy Applications should be submitted electronically and are due to Holly Ryan, MAWCA President, at president@mawca.org by May 1st at 5pm.

This spring, MAWCA will hold a special election for the newly open position of Vice-President on the MAWCA Executive Board. Members of the Executive Board must be directors, staff members of writing centers, or those involved with writing centers. Board members should commit to being available for two face-to-face meetings per year: a September retreat and the Board meeting at the spring conference.  The deadline to nominate a candidate is Friday, April 6, 2018.

Please consider running for a position or nominating a colleague. Serving on the board is a great way to promote the work of writing centers, meet writing center colleagues throughout the region, and gain professional development. Click here to read a few testimonials from current MAWCA board members.

The open position is:

Vice-President

Two-year term, then succession to the presidency

The vice-president will: work closely with the president; assume the duties of the president in the president's absence and undertake such responsibilities as delegated by the president; assume the office of president after vice-presidential term.

How do I nominate a colleague?

Before the April 6 deadline, email Jen Callaghan (jcallaghan.brynmawr.edu) the name and email address of the person you would like to nominate. We will take care of the rest.

How do I self-nominate?

Self-nominating is very common, and we encourage it, so don’t be shy. Please read these bio guidelines and write a brief bio as instructed. Email this bio, and a statement of self-nomination, to jcallaghan@brynmawr.edu by the April 6 deadline.

Members are now invited to vote for next year's MAWCA board.  The elections will stay open until March 20th at 11:59 am. Please go here to vote. 

IWCA is now accepting registration for its 2018 Collaborative! 

This is an online event that will be held Monday, March 12 from 12:00 PM-8:30 PM EST. Registration ($30) is limited, so register now!

The theme for this year’s Collaborative is “Stories from the Center: Activism, Outreach, and Research.” 

The Online Collaborative’s agenda is already set (i.e., no CFP) and will be a day with featured leaders and future leaders in our field: Neisha-Anne Green, Romeo Garcia, Talisha Haltiwanger Morrison, Katie Levin, Robert Mundy, Adrian Russell, Lori Salem, Wonderful Faison, Trixie Smith, Jasmine Kar Tang, Keli Tucker, and Travis Webster. 

When Missouri passed a law making it more difficult to sue for discrimination - in essence, sending the message that discrimination is legal - it prompted practitioners in composition and the writing center field to reexamine the conference location as well as ask important questions about privilege, discrimination, and justice. When the NAACP instituted a Travel Advisory to Missouri and the statement released by the Caucuses regarding the conference, IWCA members voted and decided to move the Collaborative online in order to include as many people as possible, including those who are attending the conference, those unable to attend, and those who decided not to attend. 

A flyer for the event can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/64x2qbbks2eyju4/IWCA-Collborative-2018.pdf?dl=1 

The Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association is seeking nominations for its Executive Board. The following positions are available:

Treasurer (1-year term with a renewable option in case of vacancy)

Vice-Treasurer (1-year term, advancing to the position of Treasurer)

The elected vice treasurer will assist the treasurer with carrying out the duties of the treasurer.

At-Large Board Representative (2-year term)

Undergraduate Student Representative (1-year term)

The undergraduate student representative will be a MAWCA member currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. The representative will serve as a voting member of the board, is eligible to serve on board committees, and will represent the interests, needs, and experiences of undergraduate student members.

Graduate Student Representative (1-year term)

The graduate student representative will be a MAWCA member currently enrolled in a graduate degree program. The representative will serve as a voting member of the board, is eligible to serve on board committees, and will represent the interests, needs, and experiences of graduate student members.

Board members attend two meetings annually, including the spring meeting during the MAWCA conference in March, 2018. We encourage you to nominate a colleague or self-nominate! Submit a 200-word bio to MAWCA President Holly Ryan (holly.ryan@psu.edu) by March 5, 2018 at 5pm. 

Please cast your votes in MAWCA's special election for Secretary by Friday, August 11, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Results will be announced the week of August 14.

To read the nominees' campaign information and to vote, visit the Member's tab of the MAWCA site and vote now.

The Writing Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has an opening for a full-time Multilingual Writing Specialist.

UMB’s students are linguistically diverse. They include students who are bilingual and multilingual, international students, speakers of world Englishes, and students from multilingual communities and backgrounds within the US. They are in different stages of their language acquisition processes. The UMB Writing Center values this linguistic diversity and the many linguistic, rhetorical, experiential, and cultural resources our students, faculty, and staff bring to the UMB community. Most of our clients are working on texts in the health sciences and human services fields; UMB consists of seven schools focused in those areas: Graduate School, School of Dentistry, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and School of Social Work.

For details about this position, please consult this official job description, which includes a link to UMB’s online application process.

Cabrini University's Writing Center is seeking a full-time ELL Writing Specialist to support the growth of ELL writers and their instructors within the university community through a combination of tutoring, workshops and the provision of materials grounded in research and high impact practices.  The ELL Writing Specialist will also assist the Coordinator in the Writing Center's day-to-day operations, the development of online resources for all students and the collection of data for assessment purposes.  Desired candidates should have:  a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in TESOL, Rhetoric and Composition or English; knowledge of Writing Center and composition theories, tutoring pedagogy and current research, especially as it relates to the needs of ELL students; experience teaching and tutoring ELL students at the college-level and in training and/or staff development. 

To apply, visit: https://jobs.cabrini.edu/postings/795

With many seats open this year, please make time to complete a ballot in the 2017 MAWCA Executive Board election. Voting closes at the end of the day March 6th, 2017. Your participation in the election will help ensure your concerns are well represented for several years to come.

Thank you to all those who have voted so far. You need take no further action. Complete results will be announced at the 2017 MAWCA conference in a few weeks. 

LOCATION:	United States Naval Academy, Writing Center
DATE CLOSES:	Review of applications will begin January 13, 2017.  Position will remain open until filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:	The Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence invites applications for a Writing Center Tutor.  As a member of this academic support unit, the tutor will provide one-on-one assistance to students at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming to the final draft. The tutor will be on an intermittent work schedule of 8-15 daytime hours per week in our bustling Writing Center. Along with tutoring, other duties include maintaining appropriate student records, submitting reports and data as requested, attending meetings, and completing training sessions as required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:	Minimum: A master's degree is required in one or more of the following areas: rhetoric, composition, literature, and/or English education. Experience tutoring writing. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Must be available for at least 8 – 15 daytime hours per week. U.S. Citizenship is required. Preferred: The ideal candidate would have at least two years of experience tutoring in a writing center setting. Teaching experience in developmental and first-year English composition courses is preferred. Required: All Civilian Faculty Positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation.  These investigations are conducted to ensure that individuals hired are trustworthy, of good conduct, and reliable. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here http://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php.
HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:	Applications will be reviewed beginning January 13, 2017 but the position will remain open until filled.  Interested candidates should send a CV, contact information for three references, and a cover letter which addresses your experience related to the position qualifications to: Wendy Madden, Writing Center Coordinator, at writing-tutor-position-group@usna.edu The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer