Temporary Writing Center Tutor
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA, US
Summary
The tutor will provide constructive feedback to graduate and undergraduate students on the structure, argumentation, and clarity of their writing. Responsibilities also include conducting individual and small group consultations and assisting with campus outreach.
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Temporary Writing Center Tutor
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Humanities & Arts Department at WPI is seeking to hire a temporary tutor to assist graduate students (and occasionally undergraduates) in developing their writing skills by providing constructive feedback on the structure, argumentation, and clarity of student compositions.
This is an on-site part-time 5 -10 hour per week position with a pay rate of $22 per hour.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities include:
- Holding consultations with students (both with individuals and with small groups)
- Attending monthly staff meetings
- Assisting with outreach across campus
Requirements include:
- Candidates must demonstrate strong writing ability and listening skills.
- Familiarity with academic genres in both the humanities and the sciences is preferred.
- Applicants must have a graduate degree or be currently enrolled in a graduate program to qualify.
To apply: Please submit a resume and any supporting documents you would like reviewed.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Home to the first master’s program and one of only three fire protection engineering graduate programs in the United States, WPI’s Fire Protection Engineering Department has driven significant cutting-edge research, developed real-world solutions through its state-of-the-art fire laboratories, and graduated highly trained, influential, in-demand experts.
Our internationally renowned faculty members are recognized for cutting-edge research and teaching focused on making the world safer by tackling challenging questions about fire behavior and our response to it. Students work alongside them in state-of-the-art facilities to gain and create knowledge that informs and shapes regulatory policy, building design, manufacturing processes, first responder operations, and product performance standards.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Worcester, MA
Home to the first master’s program and one of only three fire protection engineering graduate programs in the United States, WPI’s Fire Protection Engineering Department has driven significant cutting-edge research, developed real-world solutions through its state-of-the-art fire laboratories, and graduated highly trained, influential, in-demand experts.
Our internationally renowned faculty members are recognized for cutting-edge research and teaching focused on making the world safer by tackling challenging questions about fire behavior and our response to it. Students work alongside them in state-of-the-art facilities to gain and create knowledge that informs and shapes regulatory policy, building design, manufacturing processes, first responder operations, and product performance standards.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Worcester, MA
