Literacy Specialist

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Literacy Specialist position within the Dougherty Family College.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

This is an 11-month staff position. Salary Range: $50,000 to $63,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. 

As a community, the University of St. Thomas is committed to:

• Pursuit of truth - We value intellectual inquiry as a life-long habit, the unfettered and impartial pursuit of truth in all its forms, the integration of knowledge across disciplines, and the imaginative and creative exploration of new ideas.
• Academic excellence - We create a culture among faculty, students and staff that recognizes the power of ideas and rewards rigorous thinking.
• Faith and reason - We actively engage Catholic intellectual tradition, which values the fundamental compatibility of faith and reason and fosters meaningful dialogue directed toward the flourishing of human culture.
• Dignity - We respect the dignity of each person and value the unique contributions that each brings to the greater mosaic of the university community.
• Diversity - We strive to create a vibrant, diverse community in which, together, we work for a more just and inclusive society.
• Personal attention - We foster a caring culture that supports the well-being of each member. 
  Gratitude - We celebrate the achievements of all members of our community in goals attained and obstacles overcome, and in all things give praise to God.

THE OPPORTUNITY 
The University of St. Thomas invites applications for a full-time, 11-month Literacy Specialist position. The Literacy Specialist will direct and provide one-on-one and small group reading and writing tutoring for students in the Dougherty Family College. Given that many of our students are multilingual, the Literacy Specialist will need to have expertise in working with English Language Learners. In addition, the Literacy Specialist will provide embedded classroom reading and writing support with collaboration with DFC faculty. The Literacy Specialist will teach English online retake courses. The Literacy Specialist will conduct ongoing reading and writing labs/workshops in the Scholars Resource Center. Finally, the Literacy Specialist will play a critical role in coordinating the reading and writing assessments of our scholars at DFC.   

In Summary, the Literacy Specialist will design and coordinate culturally responsive academic support for students in academic writing, critical reading, and communication; and collaborate with the Math Specialist in running the Scholars Resource Center, (including supervision of undergraduate and graduate tutors). We seek individuals with a record of success in college-level teaching or working in a literacy and/or writing center, and with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, literacy, or a closely related discipline
• TESOL certificate or completion of an ESL/ELL degree program
• Three years of tutoring or teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, writing, literacy, or a closely related discipline preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.  

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.