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The Writing Center accepts and reviews applications for Undergraduate Peer Tutors during the Winter and Spring terms. Students who are hired begin working in the following academic year.
Applications for Graduate Peer Tutors are accepted on a rolling basis.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Complete your application through Dartmouth's Student Employment Portal.
You will submit the following materials:
Writing Sample w/ brief cover statement (<200 words) describing the purpose and audience of the document
Answers to application questions
[Optional] Resume
*If you are invited to the interview round of the application process please keep in mind that we will ask you to submit a faculty recommendation form. This is not a formal letter of recommendation, but instead it is a form that should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
A writing sample should display your ability to convey and support an argument while engaging with outside sources. While we are looking for writing which displays these strategies, the Writing Center is best able to support our clients when our staff reflect the diversity of language traditions found on Dartmouth's campus. We welcome writing samples in any form or variety of English you use. We also ask for a brief description (<200 words) of the context in which your sample piece was written, including the goal of the piece, your intended audience, your writing process, and any other relevant information for reading your work.
In lieu of a cover letter, applicants will answer several application questions. These questions ask about your interest in peer support and education, in composition, and about relevant experiences.
The resume should describe your past experiences and current activities - academic, professional, athletic, extracurricular - and any notable skills or achievements. It should also include your current cumulative grade point average at Dartmouth.
You may consider consulting the guidelines from the Dartmouth Center for Career Design (formerly the Center for Professional Development) for information about preparing resumes and writing cover letters. We also encourage you to reach out to the Center for Career Design on Handshake to schedule a mock interview.
If you are invited to the second round of the application process, one faculty recommendation is required. This faculty member should be able to comment on your writing abilities and how you collaborate with peers.
Please note: we do not ask your recommender(s) to write a formal letter of recommendation. Rather, this is a form that should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Writing Center staff will send the recommendation form to faculty.
The Writing Center accepts applications for Graduate Peer Tutors on a rolling basis.
Candidates may view the full job ad and apply on the Student Employment website.
To complete an application, graduate students will submit the following:
A cover letter indicating your reason for applying and explaining your relevant experience or expertise.
A current CV.
An academic essay of ten to twenty-five pages; the document should cite and engage scholarly sources.
Preliminary process:
We will respond to you within three business days to confirm receipt and set up a time for a short interview if we would like to advance your candidacy.
If selected to advance after a preliminary interview, we will schedule a mock tutoring session with the candidate to gather feedback on the candidate's approach.