***The Graduate Writing Center is not currently hiring. Check back at a later time for updated job call dates.***

Below is the job description from our current hiring cycle, which is for part-time consultant positions (10% appointment that can be held concurrently with a 50% GSR/TAship at $23/hr).  

Overview of Tasks:

GWC consultants are responsible for providing one-on-one writing consultations to graduate students from across all campus disciplines. Each consultant also develops and presents one workshop per quarter on a writing or professional development topic relevant to graduate students’ needs. Additionally, the consultants assist the GWC Coordinator with creating resources and other materials on specific writing and professionalization topics. Consultants will have the opportunity to become certified writing tutors accredited by CRLA’s International Tutor Training Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Availability to work 4 hours per week between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
• Experience teaching or TAing
• Strong background in academic and/or professional writing
• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of common principles of effective academic writing
• Demonstrated experience with academic or professional writing in a variety of contexts (e.g. course papers, fellowship applications, journal articles, or job materials)
• Experience teaching undergraduate writing courses
• Strong presentation, writing, and oral communication skills

If you have any questions, email the GWC Coordinator, Dr. Lauren Hammond, at lauren.hammond@ucr.edu.