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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A WRITING FELLOW? Writing Fellows are recruited and hired toward the end of the Fall semester. Training of new Writing Fellows takes place during the Fall and Spring semester.
Applications are now open
Why become a writing fellow?
Why become a writing fellow?
You love to write yourself and want to continue growing and developing as a writer.
You enjoy reading others’ writing and you’re excited about the opportunity to talk about and work with other writers on their writing.
You're committed to anti-racist praxis.
You’re interested in pursuing leadership roles within the institution.
You're invested in our community values.
What are the requirements?
What are the requirements?
To be a writing fellow, you should:
Be a strong writer (no need to be an expert)
Enjoy working with people
Be responsible and reliable
Be able to work at least 5-10 hours per week
Be committed to helping others
Have taken ENG 102 or higher and passed with a 'B' or better
Do I have to be an English major?
Do I have to be an English major?
No. We encourage students from any major to become Writing Fellows.
Do I need previous tutoring experience?
Do I need previous tutoring experience?
No. If we hire you, we will train you.
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Please prepare a Writing Fellows application package with the following:
Cover letter detailing why you would like to participate in the Writing Fellow program, what you expect to contribute to the Learning & Writing Center, and how you see participation in this program contributing to your academic and/or career goals.
Your best, recent example of academic writing done for a Guilford class. Do not submit creative or reflective writing. Remove your name from the paper.
The writing prompt (or short description of the assignment) your writing sample is responding to.
Two recommendations. At least one must be from a current Guilford faculty member familiar with your writing. Recommenders should use this Writing Fellow Application Recommendation Form. Recommendations are due by November 15th.
Submit the cover letter and sample essay with a prompt on this Writing Fellows Application Package Form no later than November 15th. Your writing sample will be assessed by the Learning & Writing Center assistant director and (anonymously) by three experienced tutors and/or Writing Fellows.
Next step:
Next step:
Select candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with the Assistant Director of the Learning & Writing Center. Advanced fellows and tutors may also participate in the interview process.
What happens if I'm hired?
What happens if I'm hired?
Once you have been officially hired, you begin training. This requires attending a series of training workshops during the Fall or Spring semester: asynchronous online and in-person. Training includes reading, observing, and conducting tutoring sessions, keeping a journal of your observations, and meeting with the Assistant Director of the Writing Center. You will be paid for your training.
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