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Reading and Writing Specialist, Writing Resource Center - UIC Law

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 25, 2025
Reading and Writing Specialist, Writing Resource Center - UIC Law Reading and Writing Specialist, Writing Resource Center - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law - Writing Resource Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1032171 Posting Close Date: April 24, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary for the position is $65,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary This position contributes to the expertise of the Writing Resource Center (Center) by concentrating on diverse learners, through collaboration with the Director and Writing Advisors. This position utilizes inclusive practices and provides high quality programming that is attentive to UIC Law's culturally and linguistically diverse community of students. This position primarily works with students, providing effective coaching to promote understanding of the legal writing process, self-regulated learning, and other fundamental writing skills including grammar, punctuation, and citation while supporting WRC's overall programming. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and advise the Center on best practices and incorporate resources and technologies to strengthen reading skills and engagement in the writing process for diverse learners, including but not limited to, multilingual learners and students who receive accommodations. Assist students at all ability levels with improving reading comprehension and understanding their writing process while empowering them to develop competency by leveraging their diverse strengths and backgrounds. Communicate effectively, with consideration of how social, cultural, and power dynamics may impact written communication. Utilize technology-based resources, including artificial intelligence to aid students in the development of reading and writing competencies. Provide specialized individual and group coaching sessions to diverse learners through face-to-face and virtual conferences, focusing on interconnected skills in all phases of the writing process. Present workshops on various legal writing topics. Raise awareness about the Center's services and its impact on students' literacy skills. Participate in the Center's strategic planning, program development, and provide recommendations Serve on relevant UIC committees as needed and assigned. Engage, as opportunities present, in national and regional service related to the legal writing discipline and writing center best practices. Attend meetings as needed and assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Bilingual Education, ESL, or a related field of study. Background in supporting English learners, learners of diverse backgrounds and abilities, and students at varied ranges of reading and writing levels. Familiarity with plans under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A minimum of four years' experience working in a professional setting, either in academia or comparable setting. Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with diverse students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. Success working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships across WRC team members, faculty, staff, and stakeholders. Advanced research skills. Proficient with a range of technology tools and software, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Windows and Office products, AI tools, internet resources and other writing resources. Ability to define problems, analyze data, and develop action plans as part of a continuous improvement cycle. Ability to use technology as a teaching and learning tool, as well as to create reports and presentations. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and varied tasks to meet deadlines and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and commitment to exceptional work quality standards; strong problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment and initiative in making decisions; ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions; and a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Education or related fields. A minimum of two years' experience in a writing center setting at a law school. Prior teaching experience at any level, preferably with students from diverse backgrounds. Strong desire to make a substantial contribution to higher education. For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date, April 24, 2025. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letter of intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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