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- The Department of Rhetoric and Composition at the University of San Francisco is looking for dedicated academic writers to support undergraduate and graduate students in developing robust, research-backed academic papers. Our institution prizes rigorous thinking, creative problem-solving, and articulate communication across all disciplines. **Core Functions of the Academic Writing Specialist:** * **Scholarly Support Provision:** Mentor students on crafting argumentative essays, research papers, dissertations, and other academic outputs. * **Intellectual Framework Development:** Assist students with brainstorming, formulating research questions, constructing outlines, and strengthening thesis statements. * **Compositional Guidance:** Impart techniques in grammar, style, and citation management to boost clarity and coherence in written work. * **Critique & Feedback:** Conduct detailed analyses of student writing, delivering constructive remarks on both content and presentation. * **Educational Workshop Presentation:** Organize and deliver targeted seminars focusing on the fundamentals of academic writing and critical analysis. * **Resource Stewardship:** Generate supplementary instructional resources encompassing subject-specific guidelines and common writing pitfalls. * **Departmental Collaboration:** Partner with fellow faculty members to refine program content and enhance university-wide writing excellence. * **Contemporary Skill Enhancement:** Maintain current knowledge of emerging pedagogies, digital tools, and disciplinary writing trends. **Academic Credentials & Skill Cultivation:** * Post-graduate qualifications in rhetoric, composition, literature, or adjacent disciplines strongly desired. * Proven background in post-secondary instruction. * Comprehensive knowledge of academic writing conventions across numerous disciplines. * Aptitude for offering comprehensive and practical critiques of student writing. * Proficiency in pedagogical strategies and digital writing environments. * Superior communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving prowess. **Institutional Benefits:** At USF, we reward scholarly dedication with competitive rewards: * Subsidized healthcare initiatives. * Generous sabbatical opportunities conducive to ongoing research endeavors. * Professional funding earmarked for pedagogical training and academic conferences. * Extensive access to digital repositories, university archives, and cross-institutional resources. * Retirement plans engineered to secure long-term financial wellness. * A vibrant intellectual setting supporting transdisciplinary scholarship and teaching breakthroughs. * Tuition remission offerings enabling educational augmentation. The University of San Francisco is deeply committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive intellectual environment. Individuals from marginalized demographics are especially encouraged to submit applications.San Francisco, CARemote/On-siteFull-time$70,000 - $90,000 per yearAcademic Writing20 days ago