Writing Tutor (Graduate Student Assistant), University Library

In the appointment of Student Assistant your general duties and responsibilities will be:
Provideone or moreof the following determined according to tutor preferences qualifications and availability:

Your general location of work will be in the University Library and you will report to Liv Marken University Library.

Required Number of Hours: Hours of work vary according to work volume and tutor availability.Maximum12 hours a week.

Duration of Employment: Fall and Winter session 2026-2027.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in any discipline while maintaining an average of 85% or higher in writing-intensive courses.

Must be a graduate student registered in both fall and winter terms 2026-27.

Must have excellent interpersonal communication time management and organizational skills.

Training and/or qualifications in any of the following areas are anasset but not required(training provided in position where needed): experience knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous cultural contexts and histories; education in/knowledge of principles of Equity Diversity Accessibility and Inclusion; education and experience instructing English as an additional language; fluency in one or more languages besides English; knowledge of assistive technologies such as Read and Write software; education in critical artificial intelligence literacies; experience and/or training in helping students with disabilities; training in composition theory and practice and/or rhetorical communication; training in oratory or public speaking; experience in writing centre or university student services contexts; experience with one-to-one and/or group instruction in argumentation grammar mechanics punctuation editing proofreading; education in tutoring techniques and pedagogy; intercultural competencies; experience as a peer academic mentor; knowledge of science and technical writing; and detailed knowledge of APA MLA and/or Chicago Manual of Style (notes-bibliography).

To Apply:
Applicants must completethis application form.

• Apply online no later than Friday July 31 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Inquiries for this position can be directed to Liv Marken at

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position it will be in-scope of PSAC.

Department: Library
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 7/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026
Number of Openings: 10
Work Location:On Campus

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Required Experience:

Junior IC