The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning is able to support up to two fellows in:
- Educational Development
- Writing Pedagogy and Program Administration
Fellows should specify on their application what specific position(s) within the Sheridan Center for which they would like to be considered.
Educational Assessment: Faculty and university professionals are engaged in a variety of projects each year to assess student learning and teaching effectiveness at Brown. The Sheridan Center supports a wide variety of these efforts, including concentration reviews, instructor-requested early student feedback, student focus groups, and faculty scholarship on teaching and learning. This proctorship will include professional development around assessment in higher education and practical opportunities to participate in all stages of the assessment process. The knowledge and experiences gained will be valuable for both faculty roles and university professional careers.
We invite applicants with experience conducting complex projects that require attention to detail and coordination with one or more key partners, strong communication skills, effective time management habits, and practical experience learning to use new digital tools. Familiarity with qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups), thematic analysis, Qualtrics, or STATA increase opportunities to contribute to more advanced projects. Applicants should include information regarding any of these in a CV section titled “Relevant Experience.”
A weekly commitment of 10 hours, structured as a proctorship, including routine office hours, occasional project meetings, timely updates to project management documentation, and participation in meetings with members of the Assessment and Transformational Programs hub of the Sheridan Center is expected. This work may be completed in a combination of in-person and remote work settings to accommodate the proctor’s schedule, with some in-person work required. Office space in the Sciences Library is provided.
Writing Pedagogy and Program Administration The Writing and English Language Support (WELS) hub of the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning invites applicants for a one-year half-time (10/hours/week) Proctorship. The contact person is Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken, Senior Associate Director for Writing and English Language Support and Lecturer in English.This opportunity is designed as hands-on professional development for graduate students seeking practical experience in: program administration; centers for teaching and learning; interdisciplinary approaches to teaching writing; and/or diverse and inclusive pedagogies. Candidates are not required to be familiar with writing center/pedagogy best practices, but should be able to demonstrate dedication to supporting others in their learning goals with empathy, inclusion, and genuine curiosity. In addition to teaching and learning experience, this position aims to build communication, creative problem-solving, analytical, research, and project and people management skills.
Though the particulars of the role will be discussed to support the successful professional development goals and objectives, responsibilities may include shared management of the Writing Fellows program, co-teaching the Writing Fellows training course, supporting the WELS Hub through project management, andplanning and executing writing related programming. Additional responsibilities may include developing branding and marketing materials and strategies, developing writing resources related to generative AI; collaborating on professional development and DEI initiatives for Writing Center Associates and Writing Fellows, providing direct mentorship to undergraduate writing tutors, developing and implementing writing workshops and retreats for undergraduate and/or graduate students, or participating in programming for the Writing Center and Writing Fellows Program.
Applicants will be selected on their demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusive, and belonging and best practices for supporting learning. Priority will be given to those with teaching experience, evidence of engagement with the Sheridan Center, demonstrated organizational skills, program management experience, and/or familiarity with rhetoric and composition scholarship. Applicants may be invited for an interview.
The successful fellow will be appointed to a half-time proctorship (10 hours per week) for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The fellow will be hosted in the Sheridan Center in the Sciences Library and will be expected on site on a regular basis. A private office will be provided as space allows. The fellow will meet regularly with Dr. Morton-Aiken and the WELS hub staff, and will have opportunities to build connections across the Sheridan Center as well as other partners across campus.
The WELS hub supports writing across campus for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty as writers and teachers of writing, offering specific resources for multilingual writers. We are dedicated to inclusive and antiracist teaching practices, supporting all writers towards their goals through multiple pathways to success, and cultivating a positive work environment committed to supporting each other as colleagues.