"Director of The Writing Program"

Haverford College seeks a Director of the Writing Program.

Haverford College invites applications for the position of Director of the Writing Program in an open rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor as appropriate) continuing non-tenure-track appointment to start July 2026. We seek an accomplished teacher and academic leader who will guide the Writing Program (https://www.haverford.edu/writing-program) in fostering strong writing practices across the curriculum and will bring a vision for the future of the Writing Program at Haverford. The Writing Program provides a suite of required first-year writing seminars staffed by faculty from across the College and a cohort of visiting postdoctoral fellows; it also offers programming and events for faculty and students to increase the visibility of academic research and writing on campus and to foster conversations about writing. The Writing Program collaborates with the Writing Center, the Office of Academic Resources, and other campus partners to prepare student writers to write across the curriculum and beyond. In addition to administering the program, the Director will teach up to three courses per year, including at least two writing seminars. The position will be located in the Writing Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the Writing Program, advancing best practices in undergraduate writing pedagogy
• Teach at least two writing seminars a year and up to three courses total
• Administer all aspects of the Writing Program, including curriculum design, assessment, staffing, and program development
• Oversee the hiring of visiting postdoctoral writing fellows
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to strengthen the role of writing in the liberal arts curriculum
• Support and mentor a diverse group of writing fellows, staff, and faculty contributors, potentially from across all academic disciplines
• Cultivate an inclusive writing community at Haverford through programming, faculty support, and student engagement

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field in which the candidate has demonstrated investment in writing studies programs and/or scholarship
• Demonstrated ability to teach writing at the college level, supported by evidence of effective pedagogy
• Knowledge of best practices in undergraduate writing pedagogy
• Administrative or leadership experience in a writing program or comparable academic setting, or evidence of ability to assume such responsibilities
• Ability to engage constructively with colleagues across the disciplines to integrate writing throughout the curriculum
• Experience working with and mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds and roles, including students, staff, and faculty
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and supporting a diverse student body, including support for multilingual students

Desirable Qualifications

• A compelling vision for the future of writing pedagogy in the liberal arts and for strengthening the Writing Program at Haverford
• Experience directing a writing program at a liberal arts college or comparable institution
• Experience in faculty development, including supporting colleagues in designing writing-intensive courses
• Interest in cross-disciplinary engagement and fostering a campus-wide culture of writing
• Record of research in writing pedagogy or related fields
• Desire to work at a small liberal arts college

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/174585):

• Cover letter addressing their vision for undergraduate writing pedagogy and experience relevant to the position
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement that conveys the applicant's pedagogical approaches, mentorship experience, and efforts to foster an inclusive academic environment through concrete examples from their courses and teaching praxis
• A writing sample
• The names and contact information of three recommenders. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited for candidates selected for on-campus interviews

Application materials must be received by 11:59 pm (ET) on November 3, 2025 via Interfolio to receive consideration.

Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college serving highly motivated students on a nationally recognized arboretum in suburban Haverford, just outside Philadelphia. For more information about Haverford and this position, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/search-for-director-of-writing-program

Questions about the application process should be directed to hc-wpsearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.