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Graduate Writing Fellow - Clinical Psychology

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA • On-site

$15/hr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

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Graduate Writing Fellow - Clinical Psychology

The Graduate Writing Fellow (GWF) 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. Duties As a Graduate Writing Fellow, you will serve as a dedicated academic support resource, working 10 hours per week to enhance the writing skills and academic success of graduate students in all academic programs at BSU. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Provide tailored writing assistance to students both inside and outside your academic program to foster their development in composition and scholarly communication.
  • Work at least 2 of the 10 weekly hours on campus in the College of Graduate Studies, Lifelong Learning Lounge (Hart 118), or other location approved by Graduate Studies. This is a required and non-negotiable commitment for all GWFs.
  • Assist students with writing projects through various formats, including in-person consultations, email correspondence, phone calls, and virtual platforms such as Skype or FaceTime.
  • Contribute to students' writing development through workshops, newsletters, writing tips, Blackboard posts, and classroom visits.
  • Plan and deliver a minimum of two writing-focused workshops each semester. These may be targeted to your specific program or offered university-wide.
  • Attend mandatory monthly group meetings (date/times of these meetings will be discussed within the group).
  • Attend the Graduate Fellowship Orientation in September.
  • Participate in the spring Student Arts and Research Symposium, a requirement of all graduate assistants and fellows.
  • Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to continuously refine writing skills to guide students in academic writing.
  • Track hours and services provided, and complete brief reports as needed.

Preferred Qualifications - Requirements Be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits each fall and spring semester Demonstrate strong academic and professional writing skills including the ability to write clearly and coherently Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations in one-on-one and group settings, both in person and virtually Ability to provide writing support across a variety of academic programs, or a willingness to learn and adapt as needed Willingness to work closely with other Graduate Fellows, faculty, and staff, and to contribute to a supportive academic community Be knowledgeable of specific writing style guides (APA,MLA, Chicago, etc.) Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Please Note: Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample that demonstrates your proficiency in composition and scholarly communication

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility - Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

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.

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