English Tutor (Temporary)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an English/Writing tutor to assist college students with writing assignments at the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus. The role emphasizes clear communication, effective tutoring, and reporting to instructors.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in English or related field, with a Master's preferred, and be proficient with Word and academic writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago). Duties include professional development and maintaining current resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related writing discipline.
• Knowledge of APA, MLA, and Chicago writing styles.
• Master's degree in English or related field; experience tutoring college writers.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to college student writers and communicate with instructors in session reports.
• Maintain currency with LMS, writing resources, and documentation systems.
• Attend professional development sessions and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Tutoring

APA style

MLA style

Chicago style

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Master's degree in English or related field

Tools

Learning Management System

Documentation systems

Job description

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

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.

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.