Job description

To be considered for this position, complete the application on midwifery.edu/employment-opportunity no later than April 30th. Expressing interest on Indeed does NOT guarantee that your application will be reviewed and applications will not be reviewed on Indeed. The only_ application method is through MCU's application._

The Midwives College of Utah, as an institution of higher education and as a community of scholars and midwives, affirms its commitment to the elimination of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, and to the provision of equal opportunity for all. The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the College in achieving its mission which is to build midwives of technical expertise, professional excellence, and personal greatness in a distance education platform. MCU’s method for building Midwives of Excellence® is to meld professional and leadership education.

About Us: MCU offers a flexible remote work environment and prides itself on its culture of collaboration. We strive to advance cultural humility, diversity, and inclusivity at MCU and in the midwifery profession.

Position Title: Writing Lab Coordinator

Summary: The Writing Lab supports excellence in education by providing one-on-one support to undergraduate and graduate students during all stages of the writing process. This includes pre-writing consultations, proofreading, editing, and suggestions for improvement in student writing.

Position Classification: Exempt/

Reports to: Dean

Hours: Cap of 6 hours/week

Salary/Rate: $22.00 pr hour

Contact: dean@midwifery.edu

All application materials must be submitted as one .pdf file

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrable excellence in teaching and practical experience in midwifery education or a related higher education discipline
• Background in academic writing and editing
• Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe software.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent writing and publishing experience
• Familiarity in direct-entry midwifery education and training routes, professional issues, learning competencies, and midwifery specific documents
• Experience working in a distance or telecommuting work environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Exemplify MCU’s culture and mission: https://www.midwifery.edu/why-mcu/
• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity, and anti-oppression efforts within MCU’s educational community of educators and learners
• Embody the concepts of Crucial Accountability, The Outward Mindset, and Leadership & Self Deception
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, and demonstrate the ability to listen and take direction
• Present an aptitude in project management and organizational abilities within a fast-paced, competing priorities environment
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of MCU’s mission, goals and assessment methods
• Familiarity with the benefits of midwifery care and the current landscape of the midwifery profession in the United States
• Able to express themselves with exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Uses skills of detail-orientation, self-direction, motivation and organization to complete tasks and meet responsibilities required for the position

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to student questions regarding writing questions within two business days
• Returns edited drafts to students within seven business days
• Offers thorough feedback in regard to all elements of student writing.
• In collaboration with the VP of Academic Affairs support the creation of MCU policy regarding writing, academic misconduct, and use of Large Language models
• Maintains Writing Lab link/website and updates as appropriate.
• Teaches and/or oversees the introductory APA, copyright, practice guidelines, and plagiarism mini-courses to the MCU student community.
• Provides continuing copyright, APA, and practice guideline policy education to faculty and staff as needed.
• Collaborates closely with the English instructor(s) and all faculty in identifying patterns or gaps in student understanding of the writing process.
• Communicates with the student body as appropriate.
• Read and understand the Employee Handbook, and MCU’s Title IX and Drug and Alcohol Policies

MCU Culture:

• Exemplify MCU’s guiding principles and values
• Create a unique and bonding culture within the incoming cohort
• Build a community within the cohort via online house gatherings and discussions
• Teach MCU’s guiding principles and support the mission of building midwives of personal greatness through periodic group coaching, seminars, and lectures
• Participate in initial, and continued, equity and social justice initiatives

Midwives College of Utah is guided by a social justice and equity framework. We are a committed ally to all underrepresented individuals and families who seek access to midwifery care or who strive to become midwifery providers within their communities. Through collaboration and humble listening, we will continually strive to remove existing barriers to recruitment, retention, support and success at MCU as well as advance our program and profession in achieving inclusivity, cultural humility, and health equity. In doing so, we hope to broaden the reach and benefits of midwifery care for all families and effect widespread social change in the midwifery profession. Please read the following documents to learn more about our commitments to health equity, anti-oppression, and culturally safe care:

Equity & Social Justice Position Statement: www.midwifery.edu/equity-and-social-justice

Equity and Social Justice Agenda: Initiatives and Accomplishments: www.midwifery.edu/social-justice-actions

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Midwives College of Utah, as an institution of higher education and as a community of scholars and midwives, affirms its commitment to the elimination of discrimination and discriminatory harassment. MCU is committed to providing equal opportunity and equal access and to complying with all applicable federal and state of Utah laws and regulations and MCU non-discrimination policies and procedures: www.midwifery.edu/nondiscrimination-policy

At-Will Employment

Employment at Midwives College of Utah is on an at-will basis, which means that your employment may be terminated by you or by MCU at any time, for any or for no reason, with or without notice, and without any procedure or formality. The at-will nature of your employment is not affected by any of the Guidelines of this position description and cannot be modified by any oral promise by any supervisor or by any other writing unless duly executed by the employee and the President. MCU reserves the right to change, replace, withdraw, or deviate from any of the guidelines contained in this position description without prior notice.

This Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a comprehensive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities required of employees in this position. No contract, express or implied, respecting the procedures, terms, conditions or duration of employment is created by this Position Description.

All application materials must be submitted as one .pdf file.

Please Note: Due to FERPA considerations, current MCU students are ineligible for this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• Have you reviewed the disclaimer that only applications submitted at midwifery.edu/employment-opportunity will be reviewed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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