Did you know . . .
. . . that Writing Program jobs aren't just for Humanities graduate students? We teach students from all the divisions, and we're looking for teachers with many different disciplinary backgrounds.
Who we are
The Writing Program provides writing assistance to all University divisions, schools, and academic and administrative programs. We teach for-credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, workshop series. We also provide training in writing pedagogy, individual tutoring for undergraduates and graduate students, and consultations with faculty and staff on the writing needs of specific individuals, departments, and programs.
A key to serving so many different constituencies is strong integration of writing instruction at many different levels. Today's undergraduates are tomorrow's graduate students and professional school students. We help undergraduates develop writing skills they will use throughout their careers. We help writers work within the disciplinary expectations of their fields, but also prepare writers to flourish in an academic and professional environment that is increasingly interdisciplinary and collaborative.
Latest News and Announcements
Applications now open (due Monday 2/18)
The Writing Program is currently accepting applications for the 2019-20 academic year!
Graduate students from all departments and divisions are encouraged to apply as Writing Interns, Lectors, and/or Writing Tutors. Interested in learning more? Come to the Writing Program office for one of our application info sessions:
- Friday, January 25 -- 11am-noon
- Wednesday, February 6 -- 4-5pm
Applications are due Monday, February 18. Letters of recommendation must be received no later than March 1.
Writing Persuasion: Health and Environment
In Spring quarter, we are offering a special topics course that is open to graduate and undergraduate students: Writing Persuasion: Health and Environment (English 12704/32704; ENST 12704) -- Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:50pm. In this writing-intensive course, Senior Associate Director Tracy Weiner explores persuasive writing techniques that seek to influence opinions and attempt to change behaviors.
Writing Pedagogy Workshop: Rhetoric of Writing-Focused Feedback
Writing Pedagogy Workshop:
Rhetoric of Writing-Focused Feedback
Wednesday, Oct 31st - 10am-12pm
Writing Program Office (Stuart 330)
Spring application round now open!
We are currently accepting applications for the 2018-19 academic year!
Graduate students from all departments and divisions are encouraged to apply for positions as Writing Interns, Lectors, and Tutors in 2018-19 and beyond. Applications are due Monday, May 7 at 1:00pm.
Interested in learning more? Come to the Writing Program office (Stuart 330)* for one of our upcoming application info sessions:
We're Hiring Graduate Students!
The Writing Program is currently accepting applications!
Graduate students from all departments and divisions are encouraged to apply. Interested in learning more? Come to the Writing Program office (Stuart 330)* for one of our application info sessions:
Early Bird Info Session: Jobs in the Writing Program, 2018-19
Interested in working for the Writing Program in 2018-19? Please join us for an information session about our jobs and our unified application process!
Monday, December 4 at 12pm Writing Program Office (3rd floor of Harper, in the Cathey Learning Center) For more information about the application process and our positions, please visit our Jobs page.
Graduate Writing Consultants Return in Autumn!
The Graduate Writing Consultant Summer Session has ended.
However, Graduate Writing Consultants return in Autumn quarter! Appointments will be available from Week 2 through Finals during Autumn, Winter and Spring.
For more information about these one-on-one writing consultations, visit: https://writing-program.uchicago.edu/grads/gwcs
Take LRS (Academic and Professional Writing, or the Little Red Schoolhouse) this Summer!
Rising 3rd and 4th year students in the College can take Academic and Professional Writing (Little Red Schoohouse, or LRS) during the Summer Session!
For more information about the Summer Session, visit: https://summer.uchicago.edu/uchicago-students
For more information about the course, visit: http://writing-program.uchicago.edu/courses/undergradLRS