Are you interested in joining a committed and engaged community of writers who work to support fellow writers? At the Writing Center, we look for consultants from ALL majors (including STEM majors) who are curious, highly motivated, and eager to learn.
We especially welcome candidates from underrepresented and/or marginalized communities and/or identities, including (but not limited to) students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, first-generation college students, and international and/or multilingual students.
Writing Consultants work one-on-one with writers at all levels and from all disciplines, assist with outreach workshops and presentations, and participate in ongoing staff education. The consultant position is a paid position. We interview and hire consultants during spring semesters for the following fall.
To apply to be a Writing Center Consultant, please review the application materials and job expectations via our job posting on Handshake (note: you'll need to be logged in for this direct link to work). You can also view application information on this pdf. All applicants are also required to have an instructor/supervisor complete a brief reference form that speaks to their qualifications.
Please note that preference in hiring is given to those who have taken or will take English 380: Writing Center Theory, Practice, and Research during their first semester of consulting. English 380 is offered every Fall semester.
Note: if you have not visited the Writing Center before, we strongly encourage making an appointment to discuss a writing project of your own to learn more about how we work. Visit unl.mywconline.com to schedule an appointment.
Applications for Fall 2026 will open on February 1, 2026.
English 380: Writing Center Theory and Practice
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores theoretical and practical questions around teaching and learning in the writing center, primarily within a one-to-one context. We will investigate the growing field of Writing Center Studies and examine theories and pedagogical commitments that inform and shape the practice of writing center consulting. This course also involves a substantial research component, inviting you to explore some aspect of writing culture within or beyond UNL and produce original scholarship. You will have the opportunity to observe consultations in the Writing Center, reflect on your own and others’ writing processes and experiences, explore the theoretical foundations of writing center work, and consider how this work relates to social justice. Completing this course makes you eligible for (but does not guarantee) a position as a consultant in the Writing Center. The course satisfies the CDR: Human Diversity in U.S. Communities requirement and the Experiential Learning requirement (for research).