Writing Center Tutor

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology's Writing Center Tutor role supports undergraduate and graduate students with writing and communication projects, and mentors peer tutors. The tutor collaborates with faculty to improve student writing, provides feedback, and helps students develop academic communication skills in a busy campus center.

This part-time, hourly position emphasizes inclusive teaching, confidentiality in tutoring sessions, and professional growth through mentoring, workshops, and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, writing, and/or editing.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Mentor peer tutors

Skills

Teaching experience

Writing experience

Editing experience

Job description

Title

Writing Center Tutor

Department

Senior University Lecturer

Reports To

Senior University Lecturer

Position Summary

Writing Center tutors work with undergraduate and graduate students on writing and communication projects. They also mentor peer tutors.

Essential Functions

• Tutoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Mentor peer tutors

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• Experience teaching, writing, and/or editing.

Compensation

$30 per hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Range

• Hourly Employees
• NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
• This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Time Type

Part time

Pay Rate

Hourly

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator.

If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call [phone].

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

Company Culture

When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey's premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.