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Writing Specialist (Contractual)

Morgan State University · Baltimore, MD

via Morgan State University

Full-time
Writing Assessment and Evaluation
  • Conduct writing assessments for incoming BSW, MSW, and PhD students every semester.
  • Evaluate writing samples and determine student readiness, areas of need, and recommended supports.
  • Provide written feedback to students and document outcomes for internal use.
  • Work with faculty and program leaders to ensure assessments align with curricular outcomes.
  • Workshops and Writing Instruction
  • Offer a minimum of four writing workshops per degree level each semester.
  • Deliver instruction on APA style, grammar and mechanics, argumentation, critical thinking, scholarly voice, and discipline-specific writing conventions.
  • Develop handouts, slides, guides, and writing resources for student use.

Individual Student Coaching
  • Provide one-on-one writing consultations for students referred by faculty or seeking support.
  • Offer coaching focused on structure, clarity, synthesis, revision, and academic integrity.
  • Support multilingual and international students with specialized language strategies.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation while honoring confidentiality and FERPA guidelines.
  • Faculty and Program Collaboration
  • Consult with faculty on writing expectations, assignment clarity, and rubrics.
  • Advise on common student writing challenges and strategies to strengthen academic writing across the curriculum.
  • Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives.
  • Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
  • Maintain a structured schedule of assessments, workshops, and student appointments.
  • Track student engagement and report assessment and workshop outcomes to leadership each semester.
  • Contribute to accreditation documentation regarding writing competency and student learning outcomes.
  • Assist with developing online writing modules or asynchronous learning supports.
Job details
  • Job typeFull-time
  • ExperienceMid level
  • LocationBaltimore, MD
  • CategoryEducation
  • Posted5 days ago
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