College Writing Program
Graduate Student Employment Opportunities
JOB TITLE:
Instructor Mentor
(pending for fall 2010)
Please note: WRT 105 and WRT 105E were formerly CAS 105 and CAS 105E.
CWP is searching for an advanced writing instructor to serve as a mentor to a small group of incoming WRT 105 instructors. Responsibilities include small group meetings, class observations, and individual support as needed.
- During both fall and spring semesters, the mentor should:
- meet with other mentors and Deb/Tanya to establish purpose and guidelines for mentoring process, and update Deb/Tanya mid- and end- of semester,
- meet with new instructors as a group during the first week of the fall and spring semesters to discuss how the first days of teaching are going and to offer support as needed,
- coordinate observations among those in the group: all mentees should observe the mentor's class and the class of at least one other mentor-group member,
- bring the mentor group together to discuss class observations,
- share instructional materials, and more generally,
- meet with the group approximately once a month to touch base and offer necessary individual support.
These mentor meetings will not replace practicum meetings, but rather offer opportunities for new instructors to talk about teaching issues in a low-key context with more advanced instructors.
Compensation: $1000 stipend