Temporary Writing Center Tutor

Worcester Polytech; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI in Worcester is seeking a Temporary Writing Center Tutor to support graduate students in developing their writing skills. The role is on-site, part-time, 5–10 hours per week, paying $22 per hour.

You will provide constructive feedback on structure, argumentation, and clarity, and help students refine their work. Responsibilities include holding consultations individually or in small groups, attending monthly staff meetings, and assisting with campus

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong writing

Active listening

Genre familiarity

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Writing Center Tutor

Location

Worcester

Department

Humanities & Arts - JM

Division

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

Employee 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