Teaching Associate Program

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies invites applications from qualified graduate students. Candidates who are in the process of applying to an SDSU graduate program may also apply; their applications will be considered when they are accepted into a graduate program. See the criteria for the appointment section below for more information.

Step 1: Take RWS 609 (or submit a syllabus for an equivalent) 

Step 2: Submit application materials (to teach the following semester) 

Step 3: After being accepted and hired, begin teaching and enroll in RWS 796A

Step 4: Submit intent materials for each semester you are requesting reappointment as a TA

Application materials include:

• An application form
• Graduate Transcripts
• Two current letters of recommendation
  • Ask the person writing the letter to email it directly to Rhetoric and Writing Studies ([email protected]), subject: TA Letter of
  • Recommendation for YOUR NAME.
• A 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy

Application forms are available through the RWS office in Storm Hall West 141. You may visit, write, or telephone the office (619-594-6514), or send an email to [email protected] to request an application form and instructions for applying. The form is also available for download (PDF).

Completed application materials can be sent by email or delivered to the RWS office.

• If you are submitting your application by email, please email it to [email protected].
• If you are submitting your application in print form, please post or hand-deliver your materials to:
  
  TA/GA Coordinator
  Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies
  San Diego State University
  5500 Campanile Drive
  San Diego, CA 92182-4452

Strong applications show a commitment to and knowledge about teaching writing and justice and equity in the writing classroom, along with some familiarity with our Lower Division Writing Program.  In order to be qualified for this appointment, applicants must:

• Have successfully completed RWS 609 or an equivalent course (If you are currently enrolled in RWS 609 and are offered an appointment, that appointment would be conditional on successful completion of the course);
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 both overall and in their program classes (for currently enrolled graduate students);
• Be available to attend a 2-3 day orientation the week before classes start;
• Enroll in weekly internship meetings (RWS 796A, a weekly, 1-credit class that supports new teachers). 

Preference will be given to applicants who have tutored for RWS or who have equivalent tutoring or teaching experience.