The Writing Center is now Accepting Applications for 2 Graduate Assistantships
Note: If you’re an undergraduate student interested in a tutoring position, hiring information for undergraduates can be found here.
Our assistantships offer rich apprenticeships in administration, and we’re committed to the professional growth of our GAs. The faculty directors mentor GAs in academic program development and research. Graduate assistantships come with a stipend and multiple benefits, including health insurance and a tuition waiver. For full consideration, submit application by April 4, 2025
If you have questions about the position, contact Tom Deans (tom.deans@uconn.edu) or Alex Menrisky (amenrisky@uconn.edu). If you have questions about uploading your application materials, contact Margaret Bugingo (margaret.bugingo@uconn.edu).
Assistant Director | Full Assistantship (20 hour/week) | 2025-26 Academic Year (with potential for paid summer work in June/July/August to get oriented)
The Assistant Director is involved in all aspects of writing center administration and serves on a leadership team that includes two faculty members, a program coordinator, and another graduate Assistant Director. Duties include recruiting, training, and mentoring writing tutors; managing selected in-house projects and interdepartmental partnerships; leading workshops; conducting research; and handling other duties as assigned by the faculty directors. While the position is mainly administrative, it also involves one-on-one tutoring. Successful candidates must be capable and creative project managers who are committed to undergraduate teaching, peer education, writing across the curriculum, cross-disciplinary collaboration, diversity, and equity. Experience with writing centers, writing instruction, and peer learning programs preferred. Our assistantships offer rich apprenticeships in academic program administration.
Qualified applicants from all UConn departments, including the sciences, are invited to apply. International graduate students are likewise invited to apply.
Please see application below, which includes links for uploading a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
Graduate Writing Support Coordinator | Full GA (20 hour/week) | 2025-26 Academic Year (with potential for paid summer work in June/July/August to get oriented)
This person leads our efforts to support graduate writers across the university. Specific duties include organizing workshops and writing retreats; representing the Writing Center to the UConn graduate community; doing individualized tutoring/coaching; participating in weekly administrative team meetings; and serving as a core member of the center’s administrative team. Must have a commitment to teaching academic writing, working with multilingual writers, and engaging in interdisciplinary work. Experience with teaching, publishing, and peer learning programs preferred. Includes opportunities for doing research and for gaining experience in academic program leadership. Please note that this position usually goes to an advanced PhD student.
Qualified applicants from all UConn departments, including the sciences, are invited to apply. International graduate students are likewise invited to apply.
Please see application below, which includes links for uploading a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
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