Writing Specialist (Contractual)

Posted: 14-Feb-26

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 8527

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.