MWC 2026-2027 Writing Fellow

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Position Summary  

The McGill Writing Centre is seeking applicants for their 2026 Writing Fellows Program. The goal of the program is to train a team of Writing Fellows who will develop, organize, and deliver non-credit graduate writing initiatives across the university. Fellows will gain structured training in writing pedagogy, graduate communication support, and knowledge management. By collaborating with others from various disciplines and faculties, Fellows will not only develop their own writing skills but also be part of a cohort of graduate students engaged in fostering writing. 

Eligibility 

* Applicants must be in a full-time doctoral program at McGill 

* Applicants must have existing authorization to work at McGill 

* Fellowships start on April 24, 2026, and conclude December 31, 2026. Fellows must commit to the entire period. 

* Fellows must be able to meet in person at McGill from May 5 - June 16, 2026, and from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. 

Responsibilities/Position Description 

* Participate in a spring/summer credit course to receive training on how to prepare an action plan for a Writing Fellows Project (May 5-June 16, 2026) 

* Develop and plan their Writing Fellows Project (June 13-August 30, 2026) 

* Organize and deliver their Writing Fellows Project on campus (September 1, 2026-December 31, 2026) 

* Develop graduate communication resources to support the Writing Fellows program 

* Assist in outreach and awareness efforts for the Writing Fellows program 

* Attend regular meetings with MWC staff and other Writing Fellows  

Hours and Compensation 

Average over fellowship duration ~5 hours/week 
$31.16/hour 

To apply, please submit an application in Workday with the following documents: 

* a cover letter that presents your motivation to apply, your fit in terms of writing experience, and your aspirations as a writer. 

* a CV tailored to the position 

* a writing sample (10-12 pages) 

Interviews will take place the week of April 13.  

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$31.16

Position Start Date:

2026-04-24

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-04-14

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].