Drew University Looking for Co-Director of the Drew Writing Project at Madison, NJ Full Time

Drew University is seeking a Co-Director of Drew Writing Project and Digital Literacies Collaborative in the Education Department. The Co-Director will work closely with the Director to plan and execute professional development agreements with local school districts and to develop the Drew Writing Project and Digital Literacies Collaborative professional network. This position is part-time (approximately 18 hours per week), appointed for a one year term with the contract to be evaluated in March based on the accepted School Partnerships contracts. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Respond to inquiries related to inservice programming
• Organize and supervise the on-site/virtual delivery of inservice activities associated with school and district partnerships
• Coordinate training of inservice personnel (e.g., presenters, coordinators)
• Arrange and oversee the completion of formal service agreements and consultant payments
• Maintain an active database of Teacher Consultants and their expertise
• Assume a particularly visible role in all continuity activities involving new Teacher Consultants and cultivate leadership for inservice programming
• Document all inservice activity as it occurs and submit an annual report with budget requests to the Director
• Propose initiatives that increase the scope and quality of the site’s programming
• Oversee one or more executive committees of the DWP/DLC site and document activities of the committees for the annual report
• Promote the site, including coordinating a regular newsletter and overseeing student worker(s) who manage social media and website
• Attend relevant meetings hosted by the National Writing Project network
• Work closely with the Director to assess site productivity and the allocation of resources
• As determined in consultation with the director, facilitate and/or present workshops on-site

Required Qualifications:  

• Masters degree in education or related field
• Experience as a teacher leader and inservice presenter

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• Ability to communicate with school districts and negotiate professional development agreements
• Familiarity with the National Writing Project and other professional development networks
• NJ teacher or administrator certification
• Ability to manage budgets, coordinate the work of multiple people, and plan short and long term projects
• Organization and initiative in planning and developing programs

How to Apply: 

To apply, submit the following materials. 

• Letter of interest
• CV/Resume
• Contact Information of 3 professional references

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.         

About Drew University:

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in 40 disciplines and offers 19 dual-degree programs.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based resume-guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as seven New York City semesters and several international study abroad programs.

The Caspersen School of Graduate Studies offers a wide array of distinctive and flexible advanced degree programs designed to meet the needs of almost any busy schedule. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual community. 

The Theological School has a distinguished history rooted in the United Methodist Church. Today, it serves many denominations as a center for preparing clergy and leaders for service in the church and the world. Its focus on biblical and theological scholarship and social justice has made it a sought after destination for students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements; a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. 

These positions are subject to a background check.