Writing Tutor

Missouri State University; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Writing Tutor to work with students in West Plains. The tutor will assist students in organizing and developing their writing skills in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is required to have passed ENG 110 with an A and to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall. The position offers flexible hours, ranging from 5 to 15 hours per week, and a salary of $15.00 per hour, providing vital support in the West Plains Grizzly Tutoring Lab.

Qualifications

• Support students with writing organization, development, and style.
• Help develop independent writing skills in students.
• Maintain a strong academic record in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Assist in improving students' writing without direct corrections.
• Work within department hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Writing organization

Development

Style

Sentence-level issues

Education

Passed ENG 110 with an A

Minimum 3.0 GPA overall

Minimum 3.2 GPA in subject area

Job description

Missouri State University is hiring a Writing Tutor. The role involves working individually or with small groups of students to support their writing skills, focusing on organization, development, style, and sentence-level issues to help them become independent and confident writers.

Highlights

• Assist students one-on-one or in small groups with writing organization, development, style, and sentence-level concerns.
• Support students' written work without directly correcting their papers.
• Required to have passed ENG 110 with an A and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and 3.2 in the subject area.
• Letter of recommendation from an English teacher is mandatory.
• Previous tutoring experience is desirable but not required.
• Salary is $15.00 per hour.
• Work 5 to 15 hours per week within department hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Department: West Plains Grizzly Tutoring Lab.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Additional tutoring abilities in other subjects are a plus.