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To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options Position Information Posting Number Job Title Job Title Graduate Assistant I - English 100 Department Department English and World Languages Rate of Pay Rate of Pay $12.00 hourly FLSA FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 10 Employment Status Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Student Appointment Type Graduate Assistant General Description The purpose of this position is to work with ENG 101 and 102 students who enroll in ENG 100 to receive support in developing their academic writing skills. Complete required HR and ENG 100 instructor training each year. Meet each ENG 100 student at every weekly scheduled time. Follow up with any student who misses a weekly class. Copy the Writing Program Administrator on any emails sent to students. Guide students in using a syllabus to make a personal semester schedule of assignments, with benchmarks and deadlines. Help each student to assess and improve their writing on global and local levels. Help each student to use the standard rubric as a guide for improving their writing. Help each student to identify and work on areas for improvement in their writing processes and habits. Develop a rapport with students to aid instruction. Maintain weekly records of attendance, participation, and grades. Identify ideas for the focus of each session for each student. Other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience Enrollment in the UM English Master’s degree program Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Strong knowledge of conventions in academic writing, particularly for conducting academic research and crafting academic essays. Ability to explain concepts of academic writing and the writing process in ways that students can understand and enact. Ability to guide students through the writing process, including research, pre-writing, writing, and revision. Ability to connect and work effectively with students. Ability to balance friendliness with professionalism. Familiarity with Canvas and Word. Preferred Major Licenses, Certification or Registrations None Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date Desired Start Date 08/20/2025 Open Date Open Date 07/16/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants. EEO Statement UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo? Yes No Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office? Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management Station 6055 Will Lyman House Montevallo, AL 35115 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Montevallo

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