Professional Writing Tutor

Concordia University, Wisconsin; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate Writing Center at Concordia University Ann Arbor seeks a professional writing tutor to work one-on-one with graduate students in healthcare programs, guiding all stages of the writing process.

You will help researchers craft well-supported arguments, ensure correct APA/AMA citations, maintain session records, and collaborate with faculty to align tutoring with program expectations, with afternoon availability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or in progress in Technical Writing, Rhetoric & Writing, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience tutoring or teaching academic/professional writing.
• Proficiency in research writing conventions and multiple citation styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills; commitment to student-centered, strengths-based tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized tutoring to graduate students at all stages of writing.
• Coach students to develop clear arguments, coherent organization, and audience awareness.
• Guide students in research strategies, source evaluation, synthesis, and ethical citation (APA, AMA).
• Offer feedback on structure, style, data presentation, visuals/figures, and adherence to program guidelines.
• Maintain session records and track student use of the center.
• Collaborate with graduate healthcare faculty to align tutoring with program expectations and standards.
• Potentially facilitate small-group workshops on recurring writing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student-centered tutoring

Communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Technical Writing / Rhetoric & Writing or related field

Job description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Graduate Writing Center at Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) seeks a professional writing tutor. The tutor will work one-on-one with graduate students in graduate healthcare programs, supporting all stages of the writing process and ensuring that research projects are well-researched, well-developed, logically organized, appropriately cited, and tailored to an audience of educated professionals within each field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individualized tutoring to graduate students at all stages of writing
• Coach students to develop clear arguments, coherent organization, effective use of evidence, discipline-appropriate tone, and audience awareness
• Guide students in research strategies, source evaluation, integration and synthesis of sources, and ethical citation practices (e.g., APA, AMA)
• Offer feedback on structure, style, data presentation, visuals/figures, and adherence to program guidelines
• Maintain session records and track student use of the center
• Collaborate with graduate healthcare faculty to align tutoring with program expectations and graduate-level standards
• Potentially facilitate small-group workshops on recurring writing needs
• Other duties as assigned

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Education and Experience

• Master's degree or in progress in Technical Writing, Rhetoric & Writing, or closely related field
• Demonstrated experience tutoring or teaching academic/professional writing
• Proficiency in research writing conventions, evidence synthesis, and multiple citation styles
• Strong interpersonal skills; commitment to student-centered, strengths-based tutoring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10 hours per week; afternoon availability preferred to meet student demand
• Reports to the AVP of Campus Operations and Student Success
• Occasional flexibility for workshops or peak times may be requested
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.