Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum, Berkshire Community College
Posted on June 26, 2025Written by Berkshire Community College
General Description
Berkshire Community College is hiring a Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum.
About Berkshire Community College
Built on 180 acres of meadows, orchards, wetlands, and forest only minutes away from downtown Pittsfield, Berkshire Community College reflects the natural and cultural diversity and richness of the Berkshires. Steeped in the New England tradition of compassionate individualism, we value independence, academic freedom, and the readiness to lend a helping hand. We are committed to providing an exceptional education and a wide range of opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our nearly 2,000 students and our community through college transfer, workforce and career pathways, partnerships, and lifelong learning. Students and instructors enjoy active learning settings, current classroom technology, a professional recording and video production studio, pool and athletic facilities, a teaching kitchen, ten science labs, a supportive suite of student services, and an additional, interdisciplinary citizen science space, the Berkshire Science Commons.
Berkshire Community College encourages evidence-based teaching and helps faculty members avail themselves of many professional development opportunities, from frequent in-house training, and teaching-and-learning workshops to discipline-specific conferences. Within Academic Affairs, we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of collegial and collaborative learning focused on equitable student outcomes and inclusive relationships that promote curiosity and joy. Faculty and staff create innovative programs and opportunities that provide the knowledge and skills for students to thrive as globally minded, engaged community members and perpetual learners to better position students for successful transfer and employability. Therefore, we desire candidates who are student-centered, experienced with integrating high-impact practices within their teaching, skillful in online learning, and recognize that all members of the college community play a part in student learning and success.
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About Berkshire County
Berkshire County is unique. Nestled in the Marble Valleys of the Northern Appalachians, the Berkshires offer a remarkable variety of scenery and natural settings, inviting year-round outdoors activities at any skill level. The natural beauty is complemented by a lively arts scene, from the world-famous Tanglewood summer music festival to fascinating museums and a host of galleries and grassroots collaborations. Industry, too, has a long history in the region, with Berkshire Community College being prominently involved in innovation and workforce development. The proximity to major metropolitan centers, Boston, New York City, and Montreal all within easy driving distance, contributes to the Berkshires’ very special blend of rural and urban.
Additional Information
Source of Funding: State
Salary: $76,153 – $83,714 per year (per MCCC contract) Grade 6; full time; benefited
Area of Assignment: Academic Affairs/Teaching and Learning Innovation
Effective Date: September 2025
Class Specification Title: Academic Coordinator
Massachusetts Class Specifications for Academic Coordinator are available on the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Website.
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BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquires concerning application of the above should be directed to Human Resources, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board.
Closing Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Essential Job Functions
As a valuable member of the Division of Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI) and reporting to the Dean of Teaching and Learning, the Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum will lead and facilitate writing across the curriculum initiatives, including the management of the BCC Writing Center and dedicated support for English Language Learners. The Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum will work with faculty, student tutors, and staff to design, develop, and evaluate writing and reading related professional development opportunities; partner with colleagues throughout the college on programming and resources specific to the needs of English Language Learners; and provide oversight for comprehensive writing support services through the Writing Center. The Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum supports the programs and services within TLI; facilitating teaching and learning workshops and leading sessions of New Faculty Seminar as needed.
Essential Functions
- Work with faculty in all academic divisions to provide targeted, discipline-specific writing support for students and support writing across the curriculum.
- Work with faculty across disciplines to design, implement, and assess effective writing assignments and support faculty in fostering effective reading strategies for students.
- Provide equity-minded support for faculty in working with English Language Learners.
- Provide support for and supervision of the student tutors working in the Writing Center, including providing opportunities for professional development and writing center research as appropriate.
- Teach two courses per year including, which may include ENG-235: Advanced Composition and Training for Writing Tutors for incoming student tutors, HUM- 100: College Writing, Speaking & Listening for ESOL Students, and/or courses in BCC’s composition sequence.
- Manage the Writing Center including oversight of budget and payroll; scheduling of student tutors; maintaining a professional and welcoming Writing Center physical and online spaces (WC Online and webpage); recruitment of student tutors; and assessment of student usage for planning purposes.
- Coordinate Writing Center marketing and outreach efforts including classroom visits, representation at campus-wide events, collaboration with other departments on campus, maintenance of the website and publications.
- Collect, analyze, and report on student learning data particularly as it relates to faculty professional development and student success.
- Collaborate with Tutoring Services to provide targeted support for student writing across the curriculum.
- Design and lead writing and reading related workshops for group activities during class visits, special presentations, and events.
- Collaborate with TLI staff in designing and facilitating workshops, activities, and presentations at Professional Days and TLI programs related to teaching and learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements
Master’s degree, preferably in English, creative writing, rhetoric & composition, education, or a closely related field; with two to five years of experience and/or training involving area of assignment, which may include education, program/project management, curriculum development, student affairs, advising, student engagement, organizational development, student learning outcome and assessment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with others to forward writing across the curriculum goals, including but not limited to work in Writing Centers; support for faculty; and work with English Language Learners.
- Experience applying knowledge of best practices as related to writing across the curriculum to diverse faculty and staff professional development learning environments.
- Experience providing professional development on best practices related to the support and success of multilingual learners to diverse faculty and staff professional development learning environments.
- Experience applying knowledge of writing center theory, best practices, administration, and training to coordinating and maintaining a collegiate Writing Center.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment and the ability to foster collaborative relationships.
- Ability to support equity-minded pedagogical innovation that addresses the needs of a diverse student body.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and initiatives.
- Experience with academic technologies, including a learning management system (Moodle preferred).
- Previous teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Community college teaching preferred.
- Bi-or multi-lingual candidates preferred.
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