Teaching Opportunities

Consulting in the University Writing Center and Writing Lab
Graduate students are encouraged to work in the University Writing Center (UWC) or Writing Lab as volunteer writing consultants, working one-on-one with undergraduates helping them develop as readers and writers.  Well-qualified volunteers may become paid tutors.  Successfully completing one semester of English 450: Tutoring Developmental Writers is a prerequisite for all Teaching Associate applicants.  Direct all inquiries to Professor Barbara Goldberg, UWC Director and Developmental Writing Coordinator, at barbara.goldbert@humboldt.edu or 707.826.4442.

Teaching First-Year Composition
After completing prerequisite course work, graduate students who have prepared themselves well in internships may be considered for paid positions (Teaching Associate or Graduate Assistant) in First-Year Composition (English 100/A) or Introduction to Literature (English 105).  For more information, contact Tracy Duckart, Acting Director of Composition, at tracy.duckart@humboldt.edu or 707.826.5958.

College Faculty Preparation Program
The College Faculty Preparation Program is designed to prepare graduate students interested in a teaching career at the community college or university level.  Participation requires completion of or concurrent enrollment in,the English Master’s program.  While not required for the M.A., it is an excellent way to obtain teaching experience and professional training.  Students successfully completing the mentored internship in the Community College track of the CFPP may apply in later semesters for a paid CR Faculty Internship if positions are available.

Research Opportunities

Federal Work Study Graduate Research Assistantships
Qualified master's students who are eligible for work-study funding may be matched with faculty or staff members whose research or creative projects require a research assistant.  Awards of up to $5,000 per academic year (up to 15 hours or work per week) are typically available--contingent upon federal funding.  Students must be enrolled in 6 units or more of course work to be eligible.  While students are normally nominated by faculty for these positions, they may also apply independently.  For further information, see the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.

Grants, Loans, Fellowships, and Scholarships

Statewide Opportunities
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies also posts current information about such statewide competitions as the CSU Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program as well as information about other local, regional, and national scholarships and fellowships.

Federal Opportunities
The Office of Financial Aid is a good starting point for any student looking for information on funding.  All students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible.  For details on how to apply for financial aid, click here.

Local Opportunities
Finally, the English Department annually awards as many as four grants of up to $500 for travel to academic conferences, writers' workshops, job interviews, and so on.  You may download application instructions here.

For additional information about our graduate program, please contact:

• Mary Ann Creadon, Graduate Coordinator
  707.826.3758 | maryann.creadon@humboldt.edu | FH 201
   
• Arlene Britt, Grad Program and Administrative Support Assistant
  707.826.3758 | arlene.britt@humboldt.edu | FH 201

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