Teaching Fellow

Responsibilities

• Complete specialized training courses in teaching and tutoring writing during the first year
• Provide individual tutoring support to students across all disciplines in the Writing Center
• Assist with administrative tasks, including meeting attendance, record updates, and website maintenance
• Teach one section of College Writing I or College Writing II per semester during the second and third years
• Develop syllabi, prepare lessons, and grade assignments for undergraduate courses
• Maintain a reflexive teaching journal and meet weekly with a faculty mentor
• Facilitate Writing Center workshops and attend regular program meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of academic standards, including citation styles and academic integrity
• Critical thinking skills to analyze and critique student writing constructively
• Technological proficiency with educational technology and online teaching tools
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and supporting student learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous classroom teaching experience
• Experience with the Manhattanville University Academic Writing program or commensurate training

Benefits

• 6-credit tuition waiver during the first year of the program
• 9-credit tuition waiver per year during the second and third years of the program

About the Company

Manhattanville University offers a unique Teaching Pathway within its MFA in Creative Writing Program. This three-year initiative is designed to provide MFA students with hands-on experience and professional training to become effective instructors of record for undergraduate academic writing courses.