Part-Time Writing Tutor for College Writing I/II

AgUpdate; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

AgUpdate is seeking a Part-Time Writing Assistant for the English Department's Writing Place to support students across College Writing I and II courses. The role emphasizes tutoring, meeting with students, and guiding draft consultations in a collegiate Writing Place setting.

The position requires completion of ENG 115- Writing Tutor Seminar with a grade of C or higher and experience with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Complete ENG 115- Writing Tutor Seminar with a grade of C or higher
• Experience with diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Assistants will interact with all students in the class(es) in which they are embedded during the semester.
• These interactions can happen in a variety of ways including scheduling meetings on the Writing Place schedule and consultations during class.
• Professors will require their students to meet with their tutor for at least one assignment in the semester.
• Assistants work a total of 5-10 hours per week and work with 1-2 College Writing I or College Writing II courses.
• Part of the time is spent attending classes, participating in discussions, and consulting on drafts of papers.
• Another part of the time is working hours in the Writing Place holding consultations with students at the college on their writing.
• Assistants will attend monthly check-ins with the Writing Place Coordinator and other Writing Assistants.
• Additional meetings with students in individual and/or group settings are encouraged and left to the discretion of the professor, writing assistant and students.
• Additional responsibilities (such as leading small groups in workshops and/or discussions) are encouraged and left to the discretion of the professor and writing assistant.
• It is encouraged that the professor and writing assistant meet periodically throughout the semester to review plans and goals, check in with students and raise any concerns.

Job description

AgUpdate is seeking a Part-Time Writing Assistant for the English Department's Writing Place to support students across College Writing I and II courses. The role emphasizes tutoring, meeting with students, and guiding draft consultations in a collegiate Writing Place setting.

The position requires completion of ENG 115- Writing Tutor Seminar with a grade of C or higher and experience with diverse populations.