AY25-26 Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - English, Writing Program Administration

Bridgewater State University; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University seeks a Half Graduate Assistant to support first-year writing programs through supervision and development of pedagogical materials. This role involves engaging with faculty and students, researching AI writing practices, and contributing to professional development initiatives. Candidates will gain valuable experience in academic administration and writing support while receiving tuition waivers and academic credits.

Benefits

Tuition waivers

Student fee waivers

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or tutoring writing.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices for first-year writing.
• Understanding of AI and writing integration in education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the university's first-year writing program.
• Develop online materials to support faculty.
• Research best practices related to AI and writing.

Job description

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/Responsibilities

• Supporting Dr. Joyce Rain Anderson and Dr. Lisa Litterio, Writing Program Administrators (WPAs).
• Oversee the university's first-year writing program, including Enhanced 101 courses, ENGL 101 (Writing Rhetorically), and ENGL 102 (Writing Rhetorically with Sources).
• Develop online and web-based materials focusing on pedagogical practices to support faculty in teaching first-year writing.
• Research best practices related to large language models (LLMs) and writing, especially in light of campus-wide discussions on AI.
• Assist in professional development, such as organizing external speakers knowledgeable in AI and writing practices.
• Supervise undergraduate writing fellows who support students in the Enhanced 101 courses.
• Support WPAs in supervising writing fellows, including managing office hours, verifying hours, and developing pedagogical programming.

Opportunities also include creating social media content on first-year writing practices and pursuing individual research interests.