Students: Graduate Information

Graduate Associates: 2007-2008 Job Opportunities

Programs and Centers

Creative Writing Program

One position at 15% for 3 quarters (6 hours/week during Au/Wi/Sp); second position at 25% autumn quarter only. Duties for the first position include work with MFA recruitment, advertising and publicity, the Visiting Writers Program, and the student/faculty reading series. The second position requires work with The Ohio State University Press/The Journal Poetry Prize. These positions are open to MFA students only. Contact: Prof Lee Martin (martin.1199@osu.edu).

Digital Media Project

Staff

In Au/Wi/Sp, 1 position at 50% for 3 quarters and three positions at 25% for 3 quarters. In summer, 1 50% position or 2 25% positions. Interest in training teachers in technology-supported pedagogy; priority given to those with teaching experience in technology-supported classrooms; commitment to digital media production in a variety of English studies curricula; familiarity with Macintosh and Windows platforms; willingness to learn digital media production technologies on the job; administrative aptitude; high energy.

Application Procedure
Send a one- or two-page application letter articulating qualifications and c.v. to Carolyn Wilkins, Writing Programs Administrative Assistant, no later than Friday, April 25, 2008. Contact: Prof Scott DeWitt (dewitt.18@osu.edu).

Graduate Media Associate

One position at 25% (10 hours per week) for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp). The Media Associate will be responsible for creating rich content (mostly print, but also image, sound, and video) for the "News" and "Events" parts of the front page of the Department's web site; will attend events, conduct interviews, gather materials, and compose short feature stories to promote the Department to a variety of OSU and non-OSU communities; will report to the Chair of the Technology Committee (Les Tannenbaum) and the Director of the Digital Media Project (Scott DeWitt) and will have full access to the Digital Media Project and its staff, including training on digital media technologies. Strong journalistic writing and editing skills required. Please send a short letter of application, a resume or c.v., and any appropriate writing and digital media samples you may have to Prof Les Tannenbaum (tannenbaum.1@osu.edu).

Graduate Technical Associate

One position at 25% for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp); possible 25% position for summer. Troubleshoots basic hardware, software, and network problems for the Department and the Digital Media Project. Conducts inventory of Department computers and manages recycling of computers: re-images and installs "recyclable" machines (i.e., four-year-old machines that have been replaced by new ones), and prepares obsolete machines for University surplus. Qualifications: knowledge of Windows and Mac machines and platforms, including hardware, operating systems, and software (XP/OSX, Office, Macromedia Dreamweaver, email clients); experience with basic web upgrade and maintenance; ability to consult effectively with clients; Department/DMP liaison with OIT and HIS. Please send a short letter of application and a resume or c.v, with names of two faculty and/or administrators as references to Prof Les Tannenbaum (tannenbaum.1@osu.edu).

Disability Studies Program

One position at 25% for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp).

Duties: helps answer queries from students, administrators, and community about the undergraduate minor in disability studies and the graduate interdisciplinary specialization (GIS) in disability studies; prepares presentations, publications, and other program materials; organizes quarterly steering committee meetings (setting them up, keeping notes); assists with arrangements for visiting scholars and workshop leaders; assists in grant-writing for the program; serves on university-wide disability studies minor (undergraduate and graduate) committee alongside faculty and administrators from 9 other departments.

Flexible work hours, but designated commitment of 10 hours per week is required. Good independent and conscientious worker desired; some interest in disability studies preferred but not required. Contact: Prof Brenda Brueggemann (brueggemann.1@osu.edu).

First-Year Writing Program

Writing Program Administrator (WPA)

Two positions at 50% for 4 quarters (Su-Sp) and 1 position at 25% for 4 quarters (Su-Sp). Appointments begin Summer 2008. Length of appointments: Summer (11 weeks), Autumn (12 weeks), Winter (11 weeks), Spring (11 weeks), 2008-2009.
Note: WPAs facilitate the Pre-Quarter Workshop for Professional Development, which runs from September 3-18, 2008. Summer quarter appointments run from July 7-September 18, 2008.

Responsibilities:
WPAs are responsible for significant administrative duties in the First-Year Writing Program (FYWP), including, but not limited to, the following:

assisting in planning and facilitating the Pre-Quarter Workshop for Staff Development for incoming Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs)
assisting in the presentation of Professional Development Forums during Autumn and Winter quarters
providing on-going support to the FYWP teaching staff by holding regular office hours, conducting and reporting class observations, and developing workshops
attending weekly FYWP staff meetings
developing and revising program documents for 110.01 and 110.02
composing correspondence related to the FYWP
undertaking special projects initiated by the FYWP (e.g., publications, grants, outreach)

Qualifications:

at least three quarters' experience teaching writing in the Department of English
strong interest in pedagogy
administrative skills, including ability to manage numerous projects/tasks at the same time
leadership ability
aptitude in managing small groups, experience conducting training programs, and/or professional writing or publishing experience desired
knowledge of Carmen and a comfort with technology and teaching in a computer classroom preferred

Application Procedure:
Send a one- or two-page application letter articulating qualifications, one set of student course evaluations, and c.v. to Carolyn Wilkins, Writing Programs Administrative Assistant, no later than Friday, April 25, 2008. Contact: Prof Scott DeWitt (dewitt.18@osu.edu), Eddie Singleton (singleton.1@osu.edu).

Peer Mentor

This year, we are restructuring the Peer Mentor program. In place of the weekly meetings with new GTAs, the Peer Mentors will conduct a series of workshops for new GTAs. These workshops will provide opportunities for experienced instructors to share their teaching strengths with new GTAs in a friendly, informal, yet structured environment.

5 positions: 25% appointment for 1 quarter
Length of appointment: Autumn, 2007
Note. Peer mentors will also need to be available during the pre-quarter workshop, which runs from August 27-September 13, 2007.

Interviews will be conducted and positions filled during spring quarter.

Responsibilities:

conducting workshops twice a week for five weeks with groups of new GTAs.
attending bi-weekly meetings with the Associate Director of First-Year Writing to plan peer group activities and discuss matters of interest to Peer Mentors and GTAs.
attending a Peer Mentor Training workshop on August 29^th
assisting new GTAs with the development of syllabi, class materials, classroom activities, etc.
observing the classroom teaching of new GTAs

Qualifications:

at least three quarters' experience teaching writing in the Department of English at Ohio State, preferably under the new curriculum
skill in working with small groups
interest in pedagogy
leadership ability

Application Procedure
Send a one- or two-page application letter articulating qualifications, one set of student course evaluations, and c.v. to Carolyn Wilkins, Writing Programs Administrative Assistant, no later than Friday, April 25, 2008. Contact: Prof Scott DeWitt (dewitt.18@osu.edu), Eddie Singleton Eddie Singleton (singleton.1@osu.edu).

Folklore Archives

One position at 25% for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp). Responsibilities include filing and entering computer data for student term papers and working with Center for Folklore Studies staff, faculty, and students on folklore projects. Folklore and/or archival experience expected. Position provides experience in public folklore. Contact: Prof Dorry Noyes (noyes.10@osu.edu).

Center for Folklore Studies

One position at 50% for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp). Coordinates publicity for Center events and folklore course schedules; assists with Center event planning and logistics; works with Center staff, faculty, and students on folklore projects. Familiarity with the field of folklore and Center activities expected. Position provides experience in public folklore. Contact: Prof Dorry Noyes (noyes.10@osu.edu).

Graduate Studies Program

One position at 25% for 4 quarters. Duties vary throughout the year, but generally include answering questions, keeping the office running smoothly, data entry and filing, website development and upkeep, and creative work such as designing flyers and brochures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and DreamWeaver a huge plus. Flexible hours. Contact: Prof Clare Simmons (simmons.9@osu.edu).

International James Joyce Foundation

One position at 25% for 4 quarters. Administrative aptitude; ability to use computers and e-mail. Specialization in Joyce or 20th-century literature not necessary, but obviously would make position even more interesting. Contact: Morris Beja (beja.1@osu.edu).

Florida James Joyce Series — Change in Application Procedure

Project Narrative

One position at 50% for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp). Position filled for autumn quarter, but available for winter and spring quarters. Contact: Prof James Phelan (phelan.1@osu.edu).

Rhetoric and Composition

One position at 50% for 3 quarters (Au/Wi/Sp). Desired qualifications: facility with Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, Eudora, and World Wide Web authoring; willingness and ability to learn new computer applications, such as image scanning and bibliographic software; advanced Web authoring experience a plus, though not required; interpersonal and project management skills; creativity and independent thinking. Contact: Prof Kay Halasek (halasek.1@osu.edu).

Study and Teaching of Writing

The Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing (CSTW) hires exceptional graduate and undergraduate students to work in a variety of capacities. Please see the postings listed at http://cstw.osu.edu/jobs/default.cfm. Multiple 50% and 25% positions are usually posted in March and due in April of each academic year. We hire students to work as consultants in the Writing Center, Outreach, Writing Across the Curriculum, and the Minor in Professional Writing; a Database and Technology consultant; and Student Technology consultants. Contact: Judy Kauffeld, (kauffeld.1@osu.edu).

Writing Workshop

Staff

One position at 25% for 4 quarters, Summer 2008 through Spring 2009. Assists with training and administration of the Writing Workshop, including organizing the autumn pre-quarter workshop; reads placement essays, may involve service-learning site supervision one day each week. Teaching experience in basic writing at the Writing Workshop desired. More information at http://english.osu.edu/programs/writing_workshop/. Contact: Prof Kay Halasek (halasek.1@osu.edu).

Writing Workshop Placement Reading

2 positions at 25% for summer only. Reading placement essays after training provided in-house. Previous experience teaching basic writing, completion of English 881.02, or previous experience in holistic essay reading/assessment preferred. More information at http://english.osu.edu/programs/writing_workshop/. Contact: Prof Kay Halasek (halasek.1@osu.edu).

Peer Writing Consultant Director

Two positions at 25% for 3 quarters each, one through the Department of English Writing Workshop and the other through the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing; these positions are combined into one 50% position.

Duties: manages all aspects of the undergraduate peer tutoring program: coordinates schedules, supervises writing consultants, conducts observations of tutoring sessions, and maintains program records; serves as liaison and resource for English 110.03 and 109 students, 110.03 and 109 instructors, English 467 undergraduate students/tutors, 467 instructors, CSTW, and the Writing Workshop; may work with undergraduate tutors in the Writing Center.

Qualifications: at least one year teaching English 110 and/or completion of English 881.02 required; writing tutor experience strongly recommended; familiarity with the Department of English Writing Workshop and CSTW Writing Center desired. More information at http://english.osu.edu/programs/writing_workshop/. Contact: Prof Kay Halasek (halasek.1@osu.edu), Dickie Selfe (selfe.3@osu.edu).

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