Want to work with us?

Please note: We are currently hiring for Fall '24. Please complete the application below if you are interested. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 1.

The Graduate Writing Center is hiring graduate student and professional writing consultants from all disciplines to help provide the TTU community with high quality, collaborative writing support.

"Working as a writing consultant with a science background may seem counterintuitive. However, this position has strongly aided my writing abilities. Being surrounded by writers and always talking about writing allows me to think about writing all the time." - Ph.D. student in Natural Resources Management

Our center is a supportive, challenging, and exciting place to build your professional skills. As a consultant, you will develop your own writing skills and gain experience working with student writers. We value the productive potential of a multidisciplinary and multilingual staff and welcome non-native English speakers to apply.

Ideal candidates are engaged writers and learners and should have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, such as problem solving, active listening, and patience
• Motivation to assess and provide constructive feedback for writing in a variety of genres and disciplines
• Willingness to learn through individual feedback and ongoing professional development.

Typically, consultants' responsibilities will include:

• Working 6-10 hours per week in one-to-one consultations onsite and online
• Attending weekly professional development meetings
• Other duties, such as supporting boot camps, workshops, subbing for consultants, and Writing Centers of Texas Tech events. May require evenings.

These positions are compensated through a graduate part-time instructorship (GPTI) or through hourly pay funded by the Writing Centers of Texas Tech University. They may be held in addition to assistantships or other work commitments with the approval of faculty and administrators. Please note that, due to visa regulations, international students typically cannot work as consultants if they already hold 0.5 FTE positions in their home departments. However, we will consider splitting a 0.5 FTE position between the GWC and the student's home department. 

If you have questions about the Graduate Writing Center, writing consultations, the application process, or your eligibility to apply, contact GWC Director Dr. Jennifer Marciniak.

Apply Here!