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The University of King's College invites applications for the position of Writing Coach in the Foundation Year Program. This is an eight-month appointment, with the possibility of re-appointment, commencing September 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2022.

Duties include offering one-on-one writing support to first year students, both in person and online, organizing and conducting workshops on writing, and developing writing resources.

The Writing Coach will provide feedback and advice to students and will meet with students by appointment and during regular drop-in hours for approximately 25 hours/week.

All candidates will have a university degree or equivalent in some area of the humanities or social sciences as a minimum. Familiarity with online tools, such as learning management software (e.g., Brightspace) and videoconferencing platforms, is desirable.

Closing Date: April 30 2021

Salary: $23.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

A letter of application, along with a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, along with evidence of teaching excellence, background in writing/communication pedagogy, experience with student writing support, and editorial work should be sent electronically to fypoffice@ukings.ca or in hard copy to the address below by Friday, April 30th 2021.


Dr. Neil Robertson
Director, Foundation Year Program
C/O Elisabeth Stones
University of King's College
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1

This position is subject to enrolment and budgetary approval.

The University of King's College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.