Part-Time Writing Center Tutor

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 29,494 - 32,938; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking a part-time hourly Writing Center tutor. The role involves one-on-one tutoring in person and virtually, helping students with academic and professional writing tasks.

Qualified applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in English and have tutoring experience. Pay starts at $21.41 per hour with opportunities for virtual sessions. Join NWACC's supportive environment to help students succeed in their writing journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English required.
• One year of teaching or tutoring writing experience is essential.
• Master's degree preferred with graduate hours in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one tutoring in person and virtually.
• Assist with online writing submissions.
• Support students through all writing stages.

Skills

Communication skills

Online platform usage

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Master's degree in English or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word processing software

Job description

Position Overview

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking qualified applicants to serve as part‑time hourly Writing Center tutors. Tutors will primarily work in‑person at the Writing Center, with occasional virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams and engage with online writing submissions.

Essential Duties

• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring to students in person and virtually.
• Assist students with online writing submissions through the Writing Center platform.
• Support students at all stages of writing, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and polishing academic assignments and professional documents such as resumes, cover letters, and scholarship applications.
• Foster a supportive and constructive learning environment.
• Collaborate with Writing Center staff to maintain consistent tutoring practices.
• Participate in periodic reviews of applications as tutoring needs arise.

Rate of Pay

Hourly: $21.41 for BA/BS; $23.91 for MA/MS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in English.
• One year of teaching or tutoring writing experience in a high school or college setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA/MS) in English or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English.
• Three years of teaching or tutoring writing experience in a high school or college setting, with preference for experience with community college students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use an online platform, communicate clearly, and work with word processing software (particularly Microsoft 365).

Physical Demands

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; sit, stand, walk; listen/hear; perform repetitive motions; talk.
• Have close visual acuity for computer work and reading.

Environmental Conditions

Work environment is typically moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see our EEO policy. NWACC welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.