English Tutor (Temporary)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College seeks an English/Writing tutor for the Airport Campus. You will provide tutoring to college writers, communicate clearly, and apply best practices in tutoring to improve student writing.

The position requires a Bachelor's in English or related field, knowledge of Word and academic writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), and the ability to document sessions and interact with instructors. A Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related area; knowledge of Word and academic writing standards.
• Knowledge and ability to tutor APA, MLA, and Chicago writing styles.
• Current knowledge of documentation systems used in academic writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial assistance to students in English/Writing and communicate effectively to support learning.
• Apply best tutoring practices for college writers and document sessions for instructors.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records for tutoring sessions.

Skills

Tutoring English/Writing

Clear communication with instructors

Education

Bachelor's in English or related writing-intensive discipline

Master's in English or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Provides tutorial assistance to students in English/Writing. Maintains a high level of excellence in tutoring by communicating and interacting effectively with students; implementing best practices in tutoring college student writers; communicating appropriately with instructors in session reports; attending professional development sessions; maintaining currency with learning management systems, online writing resources, documentation systems, and 21st century literacies with which student writers may also need assistance. Completes required paperwork and online records for tutorial sessions.

Job Responsibilities

Provides tutorial assistance to students in English/Writing. Maintains a high level of excellence in tutoring by communicating and interacting effectively with students; implementing best practices in tutoring college student writers; communicating appropriately with instructors in session reports; attending professional development sessions; maintaining currency with learning management systems, online writing resources, documentation systems, and 21st century literacies with which student writers may also need assistance. Completes required paperwork and online records for tutorial sessions.

This position will be located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English or a related area such as Rhetoric; Linguistics; English Education (Secondary); Technical, Professional, or Business Communication or Writing, or other writing-intensive discipline. Current knowledge of Word and documentation systems used in academic writing. Knowledge and ability to tutor APA, MLA, and Chicago writing styles.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in English or related areas such as Rhetoric; Linguistics; Creative Writing (MFA); English Education; Technical, Professional, or Business Communication or Writing. Recent experience tutoring or teaching college student writers in a diverse higher education environment.