We will be hiring graduate student writing tutors for the Fall 2026 semester. We will begin accepting applications on Monday, April 27, and the deadline to apply will be Friday, May 15, at 8:00am. Please follow our Instagram and/or sign up for our newsletter for the most up-to-date announcements on future job opportunities.
Graduate writing tutors meet one-on-one with students to help them develop and improve their writing. Tutors work with students on many different types of writing from across the disciplines. Tutors help students understand their writing assignments, develop arguments and thesis statements, and incorporate outside texts into their work.
Graduate tutoring positions are Teaching Assistantships; they carry stipends, tuition remission, and benefits in accordance with the current TUGSA contract. The work hours are flexible and can be scheduled around other obligations.
Who can apply:
Ph.D./Ed.D. students from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply. We particularly welcome applicants who
- have completed their doctoral coursework,
- have at least three years of college-level teaching experience (preferably at Temple),
- are reflective about their teaching practice, and
- enjoy working one-on-one with diverse writers.
How to apply:
Complete the online application form and submit the following materials (through the form):
- cover letter
- CV
- three writing samples (e.g. seminar papers, conference papers, dissertation prospectus, etc.)
Within your cover letter, please describe something that you have learned about your own writing process.
Current openings and application deadlines:
We will begin accepting applications at 8:00am on Monday, April 27. Only complete applications that are submitted by Friday, May 15, at 8:00am will be considered.