Temporary Writing Center Tutor

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life and long-term disability

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Mental health and well-being

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks a temporary Writing Center Tutor to assist graduate students and occasionally undergraduates in developing writing skills, providing feedback on structure, argument, and clarity. This is an on-site part-time 5-10 hour per week position with a pay rate of $22 per hour.

Candidates must demonstrate strong writing ability and listening skills; familiarity with academic genres in humanities and sciences preferred; applicants must have a graduate degree or

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability and listening skills.
• Familiarity with academic genres in humanities and sciences preferred.
• Graduate degree or currently enrolled in a graduate program required.

Responsibilities

• Holding consultations with students individually or in small groups.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Assisting with outreach across campus.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Listening skills

Graduate degree or grad student

Education

Graduate degree or enrolled in graduate program

Job description

Temporary Writing Center Tutor

Location

Worcester

Department

Humanities & Arts - JM

Division

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

The Humanities & Arts Department at WPI is seeking to hire a temporary tutor to assist graduate students (and occasionally undergraduates) in developing their writing skills by providing constructive feedback on the structure, argumentation, and clarity of student compositions. This is an on-site part-time 5-10 hour per week position with a pay rate of $22 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Holding consultations with students (both with individuals and with small groups)
• Attending monthly staff meetings
• Assisting with outreach across campus

Requirements

• Candidates must demonstrate strong writing ability and listening skills.
• Familiarity with academic genres in both the humanities and the sciences is preferred.
• Applicants must have a graduate degree or be currently enrolled in a graduate program to qualify.

FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• A working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being

About WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect-making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.