Part-Time Writing Tutor & Workshop Designer

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis on the Danforth Campus seeks a part-time Writing Tutor to provide one-to-one instruction for a diverse student and staff population, guiding writers to develop ideas, structure, and clarity.

The role emphasizes process-based pedagogy and writer-driven revision strategies. Responsibilities include designing and delivering workshops, mentoring student tutors, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and record keeping.

Qualifications

• Education: M.A. - Master Of Arts
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Tutoring And/Or Teaching Writing At The College Level (3 Years)
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
• Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in English, Writing, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or tutoring non-native English speakers.
• Experience with curriculum and/or course design.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one writing instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, following currently accepted writing center pedagogical practices.
• Develop and teach workshops and classes for WUSTL undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff and non-WUSTL students.
• Assist in training, mentoring and supervising undergraduate peer tutors and graduate fellows working in the department.
• Record keeping, answering the telephone, handling walk‑in traffic, making appointments, calling people on the waiting list.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical Thinking

English Grammar

Grant Writing

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communications

Pedagogy

Self-Organization

Teaching

Time Management

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in English, Writing, or related field

M.A. - Master Of Arts

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis on the Danforth Campus seeks a part-time Writing Tutor to provide one-to-one instruction for a diverse student and staff population, guiding writers to develop ideas, structure, and clarity.

The role emphasizes process-based pedagogy and writer-driven revision strategies. Responsibilities include designing and delivering workshops, mentoring student tutors, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and record keeping.