Half (.Graduate Assistant - English, Writing Program Administration; WPA

Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - English, Writing Program Administration (WPA)

The Half (.5) Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

The graduate student would be supporting Dr. Joyce Rain Anderson and Dr. Lisa Litterio, Writing Program Administrators (WPAs). The coordinators oversee the university's robust first year writing program, which consists of Enhanced 101 courses and ENGL
101 (Writing Rhetorically) and ENGL
102 (Writing Rhetorically with Sources).

The graduate student would be responsible for developing a repository of online and web-based materials that focus on pedagogical practices for supporting faculty in teaching first year writing. The graduate student would also research and examine best practices relating to large language models (LLMs) and writing; this is particularly pertinent given campus-wide discussions regarding AI. There would also be some professional development opportunities, such as helping to secure external speakers well versed in AI and writing practices.

The WPA program also involves overseeing writing fellows, who provide extra support to students in the Enhanced 101 English sections. The graduate assistant would support the writing fellows with dedicated office hours, approving weekly timesheets, and developing programming relating to pedagogical issues. We are also open to the graduate student creating social media posts relating to first-year writing practices as well as pursuing their own research interests in this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

A graduate student in the English MA or MAT program. An individual who has strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills as well as familiarity with Blackboard and social media design.

Physical Demands:
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

EEO Statement:
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate: $15

Posting Number:
Stu
05831P