Job Description

We are seeking to fill four to six positions for ECO. The responsibilities of this appointment will be to prepare for and teach ECO writing in the summer from July 6-31, 2026. This position will involve course and program planning meetings, teaching the course, grading of course assignments, holding office hours, and offering writing tutoring and placement advising. As necessary, the coordinator of ECO, in consultation with the directors of OMSA and WSAP, will assign and change the distribution of duties.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of the ECO writing course in May-June
• Work with other ECO staff in assessing students’ needs, strengths, and weaknesses
• Offer instruction during designated class hours (approximately 11 class sessions)
• Offer 12-20 hours of writing tutoring
• Maintain and submit appropriate records of students’ performance including attendance, participation, and grades as well as evaluative notes
• Confer with each student about his or her progress
• Refer students to support services, including Career Center, Learning Center, OMSA, etc., as appropriate
• Attend all staff meetings (one general staff meeting per week, one writing meeting per week)
• Participate in course planning and orientation sessions
• Advise each student in making their decision about fall writing placement in WRTG 105 or 105E
• Participate in the planning of fall ECO programming

Qualifications

Previous experience teaching WRTG 105/E at the University of Rochester. Because OMSA prefers continuity in its staff, preference is sometimes given to people who have previously taught or tutored in the ECO program. In accordance with the goals of the ECO program, priority is given to applicants who will be teaching in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program (WSAP) in the fall semester.

Application Instructions

Please be prepared to submit the following documents when you apply to this position:

CV (include any experience using technology in a writing classroom)

A brief statement: in one to two pages, please explain your teaching philosophy and what you believe you can contribute to the ECO program

Teaching evaluations: please submit at least one full set of evaluations from previous teaching experiences in the WSAP

A recommendation from someone who has observed your teaching

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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