The Institute for Writing and Rhetoric seeks talented and interested MALS students to serve as Teaching Assistants to professors teaching Writing 2 and 3 in the fall and winter terms. Descriptions for these courses can be found in the ORC.
Writing 2-3 TAs typically work 25 hours per week. Responsibilities include: preparing for and attending all class meetings; holding one-hour individual and small-group writing tutorials; meeting weekly with the 2-3 staff to discuss pedagogical issues or issues related to individual student progress; and meeting regularly with professors to discuss the concerns of the course. TAs may also offer workshops, small group meetings, office hours, or library orientations, as the course requires.
Teaching Assistants are paid a stipend of $5750 for two terms of work. TAs are hired for two terms, but the second term of employment is contingent on successful performance in the first.
The position is open to all MALS students, but some preference will be given to those who are working on their theses or who have completed the bulk of their MALS coursework. Good writing, research, and interpersonal skills are essential. Prior teaching or tutoring experience a plus.
You can download an application here (MSWord doc). The application deadline for 2013-2014 is Friday, April 26, 2013. Selected candidates will be scheduled for interviews in May. Applications may be turned in to the Dartmouth College Institute for Writing and Rhetoric using the following methods:
Email as an attached PDF to Hope Rennie <hope.rennie@dartmouth.edu>
Hinman mail, HB 6250
In-person delivery to the program office, Baker 204
U.S. Postal Service to:
Dartmouth Writing and Rhetoric Program
HB 6250, Room 204 Baker/Berry Library
Hanover, NH 03755
