Apply to work as a writing fellow in the Writing Center

The Brainard Writing Center is hiring writing fellows for next semester.

Writing fellows hold one-on-one writing conferences with members of the Carthage community. Fellows discuss strategies for writing in a variety of genres, including papers for Intellectual Foundations and writing-intensive courses across the curriculum; thesis; and personal essays for job, grad school, law school, or medical school applications. Fellows write a summary of each conference that is shared with faculty. They also collaborate in establishing and maintaining the Writing Center’s objectives and procedures and conducting outreach workshops.

Job Requirements:

• Be a strong writer
• Enjoy working with people
• Be responsible and reliable
• Be able to work at least 5 hours per week
• Be committed to helping others

We are seeking applicants from all majors (science and math majors too). All fellows take part in a full semester of paid training that includes reading, observing, and co-tutoring so you don’t have to have tutoring experience.

How to apply

Please prepare an application package to be submitted via Handshake or Google form. A full job description can also be found on our website. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 27 and should include the following:

• Cover letter detailing why you would like to participate in the writing fellow program, what you expect to contribute to the Writing Center, and how you see participation in this program contributing to your academic and/or career goals.
• Your best, recent example of academic writing done for a Carthage class. Do not submit creative or reflective writing. Be sure to remove your name from the paper.
• The writing prompt (or short description of the assignment) your writing sample is responding to.
• Two recommendations. At least one must be from a current Carthage faculty member familiar with your writing. Recommenders should fill out a recommendation form.

Your writing sample will be assessed by the Writing Center director and (anonymously) by up to three experienced writing fellows. This assessment is based on the Carthage College Writing Rubric.

Note: Though it is not required, you should consider taking part in a Writing Center appointment prior to your application. The experience of meeting with a writing fellow will provide an important perspective on what the Writing Center does.

Sponsoring Department, Office, or Organization:

Writing Center and Peer Tutoring

For more information, contact:

Heather Carroll: hcarroll@carthage.edu, Writing Center: writingcenter@carthage.edu