Job #

SE1000111RR

Job Title

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT- Writing Center Peer Tutor

Working Title

Job Category

On Campus - Both work study and non work study eligible

Department

Writing

Department Location

Smiddy Hall

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Student Level

Technical Services Assistant B

Hourly Rate

$10.55

Hours per week

varies

Anticipated Work Schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming space for all
Visiting classes to promote use of the Writing Center

Required Qualifications

Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
Successful completion of Academic Writing I, Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines, Introduction to the Essay, or Ithaca Seminar in Writing; sophomore standing. Students need not be majors or minors, but additional writing courses beyond the 100-level, especially Argument, are preferred.
Strong commitment to helping other students become more effective writers
Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, including a friendly, approachable manner; patience; good listening abilities; and a sense of maturity and responsibility

Instructions to apply:

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 15TH.
Visit https://www.ithaca.edu/hs/depts/writing/writingcenter/wctutorapp/
to download an application or pick one up in the Writing Center (Smiddy 107). A completed application will include a detailed letter of intent, a r sum , and two expository writing samples, at least one of which should be source-based and include citations. Applications may be turned in at Smiddy 107 or emailed to Professor Jaime Warburton at jwarburton@ithaca.edu.

The strongest candidates will then be asked to complete a series of exercises and to schedule an interview.

New tutors will be required to take a 1-credit Writing Center Pedagogy course during their first semester of tutoring.

With any questions, please contact Center Director Professor Jaime Warburton at jwarburton@ithaca.edu

Job Posting Date

01/22/2018

Application Deadline/Close Date

Open Until Filled

Anticipated Start Date

08/27/2018

Academic Year

2018-2019

Number of Vacancies

multiple

Contact Person

Jaime Warburton

Contact Email

jwarburton@ithaca.edu


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