Writing Tutor - Center for Teaching and Learning

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is seeking a Writing Tutor for Fall 2026 hiring within the Center for Teaching and Learning. The role provides one-on-one writing support to undergraduates, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising, with feedback on grammar, style, and academic English.

Tutors participate in CTL training, foster inclusive learning environments, may help run workshops, and liaise with CTL departments.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support.
• Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm.
• Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support.
• Bi- or multilingual (English-Spanish, or English-other language).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies.
• Provide writing support through one-on-one consultations (in-person, online, and asynchronously via e-mail) in which tutors listen to students' ideas, read drafts, provide feedback, offer strategies and resources, and discuss writing assignments.
• Provide basic guidance about American English (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style).
• Plan and facilitate occasional writing workshops or writing events for small groups or classes.
• Serve as a liaison between departments and CTL writing services.
• Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Compassionate support

Weekday availability 9am-5pm

In-person and virtual support

Bi- or multilingual (English-Spanish,)

Job description

Requisition ID: req36565

Working Title: Writing Tutor - Center for Teaching and Learning

Pay: $13.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: CTL General Administrative (521B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 7/21/2026

Position Summary

This application is for Fall 2026 hiring only.

CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners.

Writing tutors are committed to helping students become more proficient writers. They provide support to students enrolled in a variety of courses at UNM. Writing tutors help others in different stages of undergraduate writing, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, organizing, and revising. Writing tutors provide helpful feedback and guidance on writing, mechanics, grammar, and style, but do not edit or write for others. Writing tutors may occasionally assist with developing and facilitating writing workshops or writing events. As a member of the CTL team, student staff attend weekly or biweekly training focused on writing-specific content and tutoring practices, which are designed to make student staff effective facilitators of student learning.

Writing tutors

• Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies
• Provide writing support through one-on-one consultations (in-person, online, and asynchronously via e-mail) in which tutors listen to students' ideas, read drafts, provide feedback, offer strategies and resources, and discuss writing assignments
• Provide basic guidance about American English (explain relevant aspects of grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style, and cultural norms, with an awareness of and sensitivity to the wide variety of ways English can be used)
• Plan and facilitate occasional writing workshops or writing events for small groups or classes
• Serve as a liaison between departments and CTL writing services
• Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment
• Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines
• Applicants will be asked to submit a recommendation from an instructor or faculty member who can speak to their strengths with writing and providing effective feedback.
• Applicants are asked to submit a writing sample of their choice that they feel best represents their work as a writer.
• Applicants from all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support
• Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm
• Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support
• Bi- or multilingual (English-Spanish, or English-other language)

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.