English Tutor (Temporary)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College is seeking a dedicated tutor to assist students in English/Writing at their Airport and Beltline Campuses. This role involves conducting tutoring sessions, maintaining communication with instructors, and participating in professional development. Candidates are expected to have a relevant bachelor's degree, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with academic writing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Knowledge of academic writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago).
• Recent tutoring experience in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tutoring and interact with students.
• Attend professional development sessions.
• Maintain documentation for tutorial sessions.

Skills

Communication

Online Teaching

Academic Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related fields

Master's degree in English or related areas

Tools

Word

Academic writing documentation systems

Job description

Midlands Technical College is a public, multi-campus, two-year college serving Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina. It offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, fostering innovative learning environments, promoting success, and driving economic vitality.

The college is seeking a tutor to provide assistance to students in English/Writing. The responsibilities include:

1. Providing high-quality tutoring by effectively communicating and interacting with students.
2. Implementing best practices in tutoring college student writers.
3. Communicating appropriately with instructors through session reports.
4. Attending professional development sessions.
5. Maintaining currency with learning management systems, online writing resources, documentation systems, and 21st-century literacies.
6. Completing required paperwork and online records for tutorial sessions.

This position is located on the Airport and Beltline Campuses in the Academic Success Center.

The minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in English or related fields such as Rhetoric, Linguistics, English Education, Technical, Professional, or Business Communication, or other writing-intensive disciplines.
• Current knowledge of Word and academic writing documentation systems.
• Ability to tutor in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree in English or related areas.
• Recent experience tutoring or teaching college student writers in a diverse higher education environment.