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

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

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch c1birch

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.

Overview and Duties The graduate student will support Dr. Joyce Rain Anderson and Dr. Lisa Litterio, Writing Program Administrators (WPAs). They oversee the university’s first‑year writing program, including Enhanced 101 courses and ENGL 101 & 102. Responsibilities include developing a repository of online and web‑based pedagogical resources for faculty, researching best practices regarding large language models (LLMs) in writing, helping secure external speakers on AI and writing practices, and supporting writing fellows with office hours, timesheet approval, and pedagogical programming.

The assistant may create social media posts about first‑year writing practices and pursue related research.

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate student in the English MA or MAT program.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, familiarity with Blackboard, and experience with social media design.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Hourly Rate: $15

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.