How to apply:
Students wishing to be considered for a teaching assistantship should be sure to check the appropriate box on the graduate application form. Upon approval of the applicant’s acceptance into the graduate program, the graduate coordinator will contact the applicant, asking the applicant to submit either a supplemental letter of recommendation that directly speaks to the candidate’s potential teaching ability and ability to do graduate-level work, or a one- to two-page personal statement that reflects a sense of the candidate’s qualifications and motivations for teaching a freshman composition class. It can include discussions of any teaching experience, knowledge of composition theory and current pedagogical methods, and other relevant preparation, as well as how teaching composition relates to the applicant’s professional goals.
Selection Process:
As teaching assistantships become available, the qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications received by March 15 will have priority.