As our Fall semester is coming to a close, we are looking forward to the Spring of 2024 and reaching out to share a professional opportunity that might interest some of your colleagues. This opportunity is with OnRamps at The University of Texas at Austin. OnRamps is one of The University of Texas at Austin’s signature initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities across the state of Texas. We offer distance education through a dual enrollment model for high school students to engage in authentic college experiences. We are seeking colleagues who are invested in giving quality feedback to students.
We are hiring part-time remote Writing Assessment Specialists to support OnRamps Rhetoric for the 2023-24 academic year. Writing Assessment Specialists evaluate a total of eight major assignments, four in the Fall and four in the Spring, and provide substantive written feedback.
Below is a concise summary of this position’s qualifications and benefits. More information is available through the application link below. As next semester’s enrollment finalizes, we will consider applications as they arrive and will contact candidates about next steps as work becomes available.
Application link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/02eb2235d2d94414be22d1bf80e1fcda
Qualifications
§ Master’s degree or higher in Rhetoric, Composition, English, Comparative Literature, or 18 graduate-level credits in a related field.
§ Qualified candidates must have previously taught a first-year rhetoric-focused research and writing course at an accredited university (example: UT Austin’s RHE 306 or 309K; a Texas 1301/1302; or equivalent).
§ Background check required of successful candidates.
§ Ability to meet deadlines.
§ Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
§ Work From Home Environment: All of our essays and team meetings are hosted online. Writing Assessment Specialists can work within flexible hours from wherever they have reliable Wi-Fi.
§ UT Affiliate Status: Writing Assessment Specialists have access to the UT Library databases, among other affiliate benefits.
§ Professional Networking Opportunity: Writing Assessment Specialists engage in active calibration for each assessment along with mentors and a broad national network of colleagues.
§ Continued Professional Opportunity: After completing one full academic year of service, Writing Assessment Specialists have access to bonus assignments for compensation and leadership development opportunities.
Eligibility Note
§ OnRamps Writing Assessment Specialists must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time or part-time basis for any employer. In most cases, an F-1 visa does not make you eligible to be an OnRamps Writing Assessment Specialist unless you are a current student at The University of Texas at Austin.
We look forward to hearing from you and any colleagues interested in contributing to the OnRamps mission of increasing the number and diversity of students who engage in learning experiences aligned with the expectations of leading universities. If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Babcock, Student Experience Manager, at jaime.babcock.
Best,
JAIME BABCOCK, Student Experience Manager
The University of Texas at Austin | OnRamps | onramps.utexas.edu