Writing Associate (Casual Position)
Writing Associate (Casual Position)
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Writing Associate position. The Writing Associate is a part-time casual position with no benefits starting at $26.00/hour - commensurate with experience.
The Writing Center seeks a Writing Associate to contribute to inclusive support for student writingreading and speaking across Amherst Colleges liberal arts curriculum. Primarily the associate supports student writing in individual consultations. They are knowledgeable and engaged in the field of inclusive college writing instruction and writing center pedagogy.
This is an in-person/on-campus position for the Fall 2025 semester only. The start date is September 2 2025 or soon after. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open till filled.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Provide writing consultations to support a highly diverse group of students development as writers
Communicate collaborate and confer with other members of the Writing Center staff about subjects germane to their Writing Center duties
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in a relevant field
Formal or on-the-job training in composition rhetoric or writing pedagogy
Minimum of 2 years as a writing center consultant or writing instructor to students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Training in composition rhetoric writing instruction and/or writing center tutoring
Strong verbal and written communication interpersonal and facilitation skills with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Commitment to and demonstrated knowledge of diversity equity and inclusion as related to higher education
Successful completion of required reference and background checks (including CORI)
Preferred
A combination of training study and professional experience in writing center pedagogy
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
