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by Ex Libris on January 4, 2018

Summer Teaching Position Opportunity

Summer Teaching Positions Available: Teach Reading to Students of All Ages This Summer Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $800 per week while teaching. Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups. Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books. The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2018 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 4, 2018

Apply for Graduate Assistantships by January 15

A reminder to graduate students (or prospective students) that deadlines for positions as a English Department Graduate Assistant are due January 15! Graduate assistants work roughly 20 hours a week in the department and receive a tuition waiver for up to 12 courses and a $7,500 stipend. Interested parties can find out more below, download an application packet, and visit on the department website for full details. Each spring, the English Department awards approximately 5-6 Graduate Assistantships for the upcoming academic year. Any current or prospective student in the MA in English, MA in Writing and Publishing, or either… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 3, 2018

Alicante Poetry and Translation Summer Institute

Sign up for a three-week intensive seminar in writing and translating poetry! The instructors are Janet Holmes and Clyde Moneyhun, from the MFA program at Boise State University. Jane is a prolific poet and editor of the award-winning Ahsahta Press. Clyde is a translator of contemporary Catalan and Spanish poetry. The seminar will be taught in Alicante, Spain, and they have worked with the Escuela Elcano there to keep expenses to a minimum. The experience will be transformative for the participants, taking them forward in their own original poetry as well as their translations. Note… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 16, 2017

Graduate Research Funding

The College of LAS supports the research, scholarship, and creative work of graduate students through its Graduate Research Funding (GRF) program. The GRF helps defray the cost of conducting research and creative work and for presenting papers at academic conferences through a competitive process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: January 22, 2018 For guidelines and to apply, visit the website here.

by Ex Libris on November 7, 2017

DePaul ASK Mentorship Opportunity

The ASK network connects DePaul students and graduates with alumni to explore college and professional transitions, life challenges, and university and career questions. You can gain exclusive first access to DePaul’s new mentorship community. The Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network is launching a new mentorship platform The platform will connect you with DePaul alumni who have been in your shoes. Connect with at least 3 mentors this week. When you join as a Student, you will be able to: * Expand your DePaul community * Connect with alumni in your city or industry of interest… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 2, 2017

Manuscript Editor Job Opportunity

Haymarket Books, an independent, nonprofit book publisher, seeks a full-time manuscript editor to join their growing press based in Chicago. They publish progressive adult nonfiction titles in history, politics, theory, and current events, for both the general trade and academic markets For more information, visit the job listing website here.

by Ex Libris on October 26, 2017

Join the Alumni Sharing Knowledge Mentorship Platform!

Join the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK)! You can gain exclusive first access to DePaul’s new mentorship community. The Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network is launching a new mentorship platform, and we would like to invite you to join. The platform will connect you with DePaul alumni who have been in your shoes. Try connecting this week with 3 mentors. When you join as a Student, you will be able to: * Expand your DePaul community * Connect with alumni in your city or industry of interest * Establish short-term or long-term mentorships… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 19, 2017

Tutoring Company Job Opportunity

Frog Tutoring is a tutoring company looking for students that are passionate and knowledgeable about teaching and learning. All Frog Tutoring tutors will meet with assigned students to provide one-on-one private tutoring for subject matters in their areas of expertise. Tutors are to serve as a guide and coach to assist their students to become a successful, independent learner while integrating effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress. Ultimately, it is the tutor’s responsibility to motivate students to want to learn, achieve, and be self-motivated. Why Work For Frog Tutoring?… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 21, 2017

Crook & Folly Call for Staff!

Crook & Folly, DePaul University’s art and literary magazine, is looking for a staff of undergraduate & graduate students for 2017/18! For more information, see flyer above.

by Ex Libris on September 21, 2017

Part-time Pre-Health Graduate Student Worker Opportunity

Pre-Health Advising is hiring a part-time Pre-health Graduate Student Worker through student employment. Students interested in higher education are encouraged to apply. Students will have the ability to help with advising students, organizing events, assisting in advising a student group and more. For the full job description, visit the Office of Student employment’s website here, or contact Lindsey Burdick lburdick@depaul.edu, Associate Director of Pre-Health Advising

by Ex Libris on June 16, 2017

Two New Summer Employment Opportunities

Two new summer employment opportunities are being offered to DePaul graduate students. Best-selling author Stacey Ballis is seeking an intern to do research for her new novel. She is looking into the Regency period of British literature – specifically, people in Jane Austen’s circle. The best fit for this opening is a lit student with working knowledge of the Regency period and a passion for research. Send resumes and writing samples (academic essay preferred) to stacey@staceyballis.com. If chosen, contact Chris Green to register for academic credit at cgreen1@depaul.edu. Fifth Wednesday Journal an independent print literary… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on May 24, 2017

Final Reminder for Summer Internships – New Opportunities with Authors

The final list of summer internship offerings for English graduate students is available below. As always, if chosen, contact Chris Green at cgreen1@depaul.edu to register for credit. FICTION & NONFICTION WRITER, DAWN TURNER Please send statement of interest and a writing sample to Dawn Turner at dawnturnertrice@gmail.com. Dawn is searching for interns interested in the following: A) Black Lives Matter protesters have used #woke or #stay woke in recent years as a way to describe a racial awakening and activism in the aftermath of the police-involved shootings of black men. Although the idea of being “woke”… Read Article →

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