Jobs

The Writing Center accepts applications on a rolling basis.听

During the academic year, there may be opportunities for temporary employment in academic support units within the division of academic affairs and office of the provost. These may include the following limited term positions:

Faculty Fellow

Temporary Faculty Fellows: Faculty Fellow roles in the CU 麻豆影院 Writing Center听are part-time, semester-based appointments (25鈥50% FTE). These positions coach writing instruction across the university. Compensation can range from $5,380 per semester at 25% time, to approximately $6,330 per semester at 25% time, with pay scaling based on qualifications and FTE. Openings are contingent on staffing needs each term and are not ongoing appointments.
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A masters or terminal degree in a field related to writing, teaching, languages, or communication is preferred. Applicants must possess experience in teaching, tutoring, publishing, or other relevant professional fields. Applicants should have experience in assisting writers with clarifying and conveying their thoughts, developing awareness of their processes and decision making, and helping to improve writers' confidence when planning, drafting, revising, and self-editing.
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Graduate Students

Teaching assistant: We accept applications from masters and PhD graduate students with tutoring or teaching experience and a strong interest in written communication.听
The pay rate is $7,000.56 per semester for 10 hours worked per week.

Undergraduate Students

Peer tutor: Undergraduates who are interested in tutoring in the Writing Center need to complete a prerequisite course, WRTG 2090, 鈥淲riting Center Theory and Pedagogy,鈥 offered each spring, or attend an alternative training seminar before being eligible for hire. The course and alternative training seminar both include an unpaid six-week internship in the Writing Center. Following completion of the six-week internship, you are eligible to be considered for a Peer tutor position. Pay for this position begins at $20/hour.

Front Desk Student Assistant I:听The Student Assistant I position provides support within a hybrid office environment. This position is in-person. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Zoom and MS Office, have great customer service skills, be reliable and detail oriented, and most importantly, able to work independently. Responsibilities include assisting students and faculty visitors to the Writing Center, explaining our services, scheduling appointments, answering phone, email, and Zoom inquiries, assisting with clerical tasks, and contributing to Writing Center projects as assigned.听
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Submitting Your Application

Applicants should submit a current CV or resume and a letter of interest to WritingCenter@colorado.edu听

Interviews

Applicants who demonstrate a good fit for the Writing Center鈥檚 needs will be contacted for an interview. Positions are part-time.