[CW-Grad] Fwd: Nominations for TAships in the University Writing Program for 2011-12

Fri Mar 4 15:47:43 PST 2011

To clarify: the UWP (University Writing Program) is a separate program, in which TAs either teach an English 1 Composition class, or in a new expansion of the program, UWP TAs are now being offered jointly with other CHASS departments (Comp Lit, History, whatever) that have substantial writing components, and which can be counted instead toward satisfying the English 1C undergrad requirement. 

Here are some links:

http://uwp.ucr.edu/

and

http://uwp.ucr.edu/training.html

A number of our students, including Eric Montgomery now, have taught in this program. It looks to be more interesting with the new approach to integrating into other departments' courses.

Robin

Begin forwarded message:

From: Jonathan Hahn <jonathan.hahn at email.ucr.edu>
Date: March 4, 2011 3:31:04 PM PST
To: Robin Russin <robin.russin at ucr.edu>
Subject: Re: [CW-Grad] Nominations for TAships in the University Writing Program for 2011-12

Hi Robin,

A few of us were wondering if this is the same as or different than the MFA TAships for which we’re preparing to apply.  It seems to me that by “writing program” it is referring to something else, but I thought I would inquire.

Best,
Jonathan  

On 3/4/11 10:51 AM, "Tanya Frank"  wrote:

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> Friend,
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> Did you receive this email? 
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> Is this the actual department that we want to be doing the TA ship for?  I get so dizzy with all the variant emails and opportunities. My fear is that I will end up in the English Dept. being considered for composition or something that would really phase me!
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> Anyway let me know if you believe that this is where it's at and we should get busy.
> A spotless writing sample eh? SPOTLESS in caps. Okay Robin!
> 
> Tanya
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> From: Robin Russin <robin.russin at ucr.edu>
> Date: March 3, 2011 1:25:53 PM PST
> To: CW Grad Announcements <cwgrad-announcements at lists.ucr.edu>
> Subject: [CW-Grad] Nominations for TAships in the University Writing Program for 2011-12
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> First years and continuing Second years: Please reading this carefully. If you're interested in being nominated (and you should be) make sure you have the requisite materials, including a SPOTLESS writing sample.
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> Then contact me, and I'll forward your name(s) to the UWP.
> 
> Robin
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> 
>> From: Cheryl Brusuelas <cheryl.brusuelas at ucr.edu>
>> Date: March 2, 2011 2:33:42 PM PST
>> To: "shaun.bowler at ucr.edu" <shaun.bowler at ucr.edu>, "eric.barr at ucr.edu" <eric.barr at ucr.edu>
>> Subject: FW: Nominations for TAships in the University Writing Program for 2011-12
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>> Dear Department Chair,
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>>     The University Writing Program is soliciting nominations of graduate students who might be considered for TA positions in the writing program.  Nominees for TA support from the UWP must be eligible for TA support according to Graduate Division regulations.
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>>     Although our projections for the 2011-2012 academic year are uncertain, we are assembling a rank-list of applicants in case openings develop. Please nominate only your most accomplished candidate(s).  Nominees must be excellent writers, preferably with teaching experience.  They should have a high aptitude for working with freshmen and sophomores. Once nominated, they should send us a ten-page writing sample, a letter of application, a vita, and any available student evaluations.  A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who knows about their teaching would be helpful as well, though it is not a requirement.  This spring we will arrange with the nominees a time for them to take a quiz of their basic knowledge of English grammar and usage. There might also be an information session so that potential applicants can find out more about the responsibilities associated with these positions before they apply.  As UWP Director, I will interview finalists.   All TA-ships are for instruction in the writing program under the supervision of the faculty-in-charge.  TAs must participate in the five-day fall orientation, enroll in English 301 and 302 their first quarter and then 302 for the rest of the year. The appointments are normally for one year with the possibility of renewal.
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>>      We urge you to nominate your best few candidates.  It is possible to re-nominate graduate students currently serving as UWP TAs.  If you have nominations, please send them to Cheryl Brusuelas, c/o the University Writing Program, 1003 HMNSS (X27730,cheryl.brusuelas at ucr.edu <mailto:cheryl.brusuelas at ucr.edu> ), by Monday, April 4th.  We will contact the nominees and request that they apply.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  
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>>  
>> John Briggs
>> Professor of English
>> Director, University Writing Program
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>>  
>> Cheryl Foster Brusuelas
>> Senior Analyst for Academic Personnel
>> University Writing Program
>> University of California, Riverside
>> Phone: 951-827-7730
>> Fax: 951-827-7761
>> 
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> Robin Russin
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Robin Russin

Associate Professor and Director
MFA for Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts
Department of Theatre
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-2707
(213) 949-1061 cel
robin.russin at ucr.edu
http://robinrussin.com

"I try all things; I achieve what I can." - Ishmael in "Moby Dick," written by Herman Melville

"Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." - William Munny in "Unforgiven," written by David Webb Peoples

"Hunger is the best spice." - Spike Spiegel in "Cowboy Bebop," written by Keiko Nobumoto

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