Join us as a Writing in the Disciplines (WID) Faculty Associate!

Do you have a passion for teaching and helping students develop their writing skills no matter what discipline they’re in? Do you enjoy supporting or coaching your colleagues and perhaps sometimes wonder, “Could I get paid to do this?” Well, you can! Join Writing in the Disciplines’ small but mighty team as a WID Faculty Associate, where you’ll not only work with awesome people, but you’ll also get additional pay of $77/hr to do it!

What do Faculty Associates do?

WID’s mission is to support instructors who help make writing a meaningful part of the undergraduate experience. WID Faculty Associates help to further this mission by designing and hosting workshops, contributing new ideas for programming and support, providing consultations to instructors, and creating resources with particular attention to: 

  • The Catamount Core’s WIL1 designation
  • The Catamount Core’s WIL2 designation
  • Peer learning and/or course-embedded writing support
  • Instruction that is equity-minded, inclusive, and/or supports multilingual writers  
  • Support for diverse faculty
  • Response to needs of the moment, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI)
  • Or any other significant area of interest relevant to WID’s mission

What is expected?

  • Meeting to develop a mutually beneficial work plan and periodic check-ins
  • Some activities during the on-contract weeks of August, January, and May
  • 15-30 hours of work total over the academic year

How do I apply?

UVM faculty from any discipline are welcome to apply. Simply email Susanmarie Harrington, Writing in the Disciplines Director, your CV and a letter of interest that explains:

  • your experiences and approach to peer coaching and teaching writing
  • what interests you about the WID Faculty Associate role
  • specific ideas about how you see yourself working in response to one or more of the areas listed above. 

24/25 applications are due by 5 pm on Friday, May 10. If you have any questions, please contact Susanmarie (smharrin@uvm.edu).