Become a Tutor

Do you enjoy writing? Are you interested in helping people? Join our vibrant intellectual community! Keep reading for more information or feel free to email us: wrcadmin@charlotte.edu.

Theories and Practices of Tutoring Writing

All tutors at the WRC—both novice and experienced—must complete WRDS 4402/ENGL 4400/5400: Theory & Practice of Tutoring Writing (same course meeting). In this course, students read and write about writing center scholarship, discuss tutoring practices, and conduct writing center research. Students in the course will also tutor for three hours a week in the WRC. This course is offered in the Fall semester each year on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 2:30-3:45.

After successful completion of the course, and with the permission of the director, students can go on to become a paid tutor within the WRC. We currently pay $12/hr. Continued employment in the WRC requires ongoing professional development via staff meetings. Experienced tutors may also apply for a small number of summer tutoring positions.

Interested applicants should send a writing sample and letter of interest to wrcadmin@uncc.edu. Your letter of interest should be 3 – 5 paragraphs long and address the following:

  • Why you are interested in learning more about writing and tutoring practices.
  • What you already know about the WRC and what specifically about the Center interests you.
  • Why you are interested in working one-on-one with UNC Charlotte’s writers.
  • Any relevant experience you have (not a requirement for the job)

This course is currently full for the 2025-2026 school year, but we are accepting applications for students interested in being put on our waitlist.

Undergraduate Tutors

We hire undergraduate writing tutors from any discipline. Undergraduate tutors must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and complete a semester-long training course, WRDS 4402/ENGL 4400/5400: Theory & Practice of Tutoring Writing (described above). Undergraduate students can apply to tutor as a freshman, but will not begin tutoring until they are a Sophomore.

Graduate Tutors

We hire graduate writing tutors from any discipline. Graduate tutors must complete a semester-long training course, WRDS 4402/ENGL 4400/5400: Theory & Practice of Tutoring Writing (described above). Graduate students can apply to work hourly in the WRC and doctoral students/candidates can apply to be a Doctoral Writing Fellow (see below).

Doctoral Writing Fellowship in the Graduate & Postdoctoral Writing Center

The Graduate & Postdoctoral Writing Center (GPWC) invites applications for one new Doctoral Writing Fellow for AY 2025-2026.

Fellows are doctoral students who support the writing growth of Charlotte’s graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. This support includes one-on-one writing support sessions and other programming, including presentations, events, and structured writing times. We are particularly interested in hiring doctoral students with career goals related to science writing, grant writing, non-profit communication, and academic and educational publishing. This program prepares Fellows to be educational and cultural leaders with the skills to communicate with diverse audiences. 

The Fellows will be trained and mentored by Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson, Associate Teaching Professor of Writing in the Graduate School, and Dr. Katie Garahan, the Writing Resources Center Director. As an important part of their training, all new Fellows will be required to complete ENGL 5400: Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing in Fall 2025 (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:45).

 Reasons to be a Doctoral Writing Fellow:

  • Take a leadership role in the graduate student community
  • Refine your writing and communication skills
  • Gain valuable professional writing experience
  • Collaborate with a committed and engaged interdisciplinary team 

Compensation and benefits:

  • 20 hour/week assistantship 
  • GASP, which includes tuition & health insurance
  • Stipend commensurate with the candidate’s doctoral program
  • Shared office space

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctoral student in good standing (minimum of 3.5 GPA)
  • At least one year of experience writing at the doctoral level
  • Evidence of strong academic writing skills
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced standing in a Charlotte doctoral program (completed at least two years of doctoral coursework)
  • Prior experience tutoring and/or teaching writing

To be considered for a Doctoral Writing Fellowship, please submit the following materials to both Drs. Russell-Pinson and Garahan by April 30:

  • Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications listed above
  • CV
  • Original 3-5 page academic writing sample that meets the following criteria:
    • Produced for a doctoral class, academic publication, or funding purpose (e.g., research article, review article, grant application…)
    • Includes a synthesis of secondary academic sources
    • Written without generative AI assistance (e.g., Chat GPT)

Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson:  Lisa.Russell-Pinson@charlotte.edu

Dr. Katie Garahan:  kgarahan@charlotte..edu 

Interviews will be conducted in person on May 12 & 13.

Graduate Assistantships in English

There are a limited number of Graduate Assistantships available for first-year English Master’s students. If you are interested in a Graduate Assistantship, please apply through the English department.