Dear Colleagues,
The University of Chicago Writing Program has multiple openings for a 9.5 month (paid over 12 months), benefits-eligible Writing Specialist position. We are excited to see our community of Writing Specialists continue to grow!
The position is a 4/4/2 teaching load with an annual start date of September 1st. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, though preference will be given to applications received by June 17th.
Brief Description
Writing Specialists assist Humanities Instructors in a first-year Humanities Core sequence that introduces undergraduates to humanistic thinking and inquiry. For these courses, the Humanities curriculum is developed and taught by Humanities Instructors, while Writing Specialists provide the specialized service of helping students face the challenges of college-level writing. Writing Specialists teach peer feedback-focused writing seminars and provide substantive writing-focused feedback on their students’ Humanities papers to help students develop transferable skills in analysis, revision, and argumentation.
We seek those who have experience in and passion for the teaching of writing, as well as deep familiarity with the methods and argumentation of one of the Humanities disciplines introduced in the Core (such as literary studies, linguistics, philosophy, and classics).
Timeline
The position starts September 1st, 2024. From September 4th-26th, before classes begin, Writing Specialists take part in a pedagogical training course that orients them to teaching writing within the particular context of the UChicago Humanities Core writing seminars. Writing Specialists begin teaching on September 30th, 2024 and will continue through the academic year until June 15th, 2025. Pay and benefits extend until August 31st, 2025. All instruction will take place in person on the Hyde Park campus. Position is renewable based on performance and need.
To learn more or apply, please visit:
https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Writing-Specialist–95-Months_JR26325-1
Questions? Please reach out!
Ashley Lyons, Associate Director – anlyons, or
Tracy Weiner, Senior Associate Director – tweiner
Regards,
Ashley
Ashley Lyons (she/her)
Associate Director, University Writing Program
University of Chicago
Gates-Blake 109
anlyons