Job: Writing Specialist at the University of Chicago

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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. The position is a 4/4/2 teaching load with an annual start date of September 1st. The salary for the position is $51,667. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, though preference will be given to applications received by March 20th. 

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, 2023. From September 5th-22nd, before classes begin, Writing Specialists take part in pedagogical training that orients them to teaching writing within the particular context of the UChicago Humanities Core writing seminars. Writing Specialists begin teaching on September 26th, 2023 and will continue through the academic year until June 15th, 2024. Pay and benefits extend until August 31st, 2024. All instruction will take place in person on our Hyde Park campus. The job is renewable upon performance and need. 

To learn more or apply, please visit: 

https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Writing-Specialist--95-Months_JR20473

If any questions arise about the position or our program, please reach out.

Regards,

Ashley

Ashley Lyons

Associate Director, University Writing Program

University of Chicago

Gates-Blake 109

anl...@uchicago.edu

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