<p>The department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University is seeking individuals to fill available Writing Consulting assignments for the fall 2025 semester. These offerings are either 5 (1.5 credit) or 10 (3 credit) hours per week, dependent on availability and need. Prior experience as a Writing Consultant in the Writing Center at Syracuse University is strongly preferred. Current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience as a Writing Consultant required;. </li><li>Experience in the Writing Center at Syracuse University is strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Job Specific Qualifications</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Consultants will help students one-to-one in the WC and online, visit classrooms, and develop workshops; some afternoon/evening/weekend hours required. Consultants assist students to:</p> <ul> <li>Interpret an assignment sheet, talk through ideas for a project, discuss course readings, or plan for a paper. </li><li>(Re)consider choices with regard to audience, focus, reasoning, or organization. • Develop ideas with greater specificity </li><li>Acquire research strategies integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation. </li><li>Improve edit and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and better understand technical conventions of academic writing. </li></ul> <p>Additional Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty. </li><li>Keep current with developments and trends in the Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition curriculum and in the field of rhetoric and composition. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.</p>