Description:
The Center for Writing and Speaking offers highly qualified student writers the opportunity to work as peer writing consultants, called Writing Fellows.
Writing Fellows consult with students at all levels of experience and aptitude, at all stages of the writing process, and from all disciplines within the college. Some Writing Fellows hold appointment hours in the Center for Writing and Speaking. Other Writing Fellows are paired with a section of a course, usually Common Intellectual Experience (CIE) or 100- and 200-level courses in the disciplines. These Writing Fellows also meet with their faculty partner to discuss writing pedagogy and consult with each student in their class about twice per semester.
Responsibilities:
The primary Writing Fellow duties are:
- To advise and support students through all stages of the writing process.
- To locate strengths and identify patterns of error in student writing, and to explain each cogently to students.
- To observe rehearsals of oral presentations and offer suggestions for improvement.
- To help students articulate a revision plan for their writing and speaking.
- To document each tutoring session and provide a session record to the student, the professor, and the Director of the Writing and Speaking Program.
Writing Fellows who are paired with a course section are also expected to communicate regularly with their faculty partner about pedagogical goals and student progress.
Requirements:
- Current full-time student at Ursinus College
- To hold this position, you must be recommended by an Ursinus faculty member; submit an application; be interviewed by the Director of the Writing and Speaking Program; be selected from a competitive pool of highly qualified students; and complete a semester-long, 4-credit training course. This position is by recommendation and appointment only.
Workload and Compensation:
Ursinus Writing Fellows can expect to work between 2 and 4 hours per week, and will be paid at the usual college rate, according to their class year.
Other Duties:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.
Ursinus EEO Statement
Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.