Job Description
OPEN HOURS : The department of Writing Studies Rhetoric and Composition at Syracuse University is seeking individuals to fill available Writing Consulting assignments for the fall 2024 semester. These offerings are either 5 1.5 credit) or 10 3 credit) hours per week dependent on availability and need. Prior experience as a Writing Consultant in the Writing Center at Syracuse University is strongly preferred. Current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.
Responsibilities
Consultants will help students onetoone in the WC and online visit classrooms and develop workshops; some afternoon/evening/weekend hours required. Consultants assist students to: Interpret an assignment sheet talk through ideas for a project discuss course readings or plan for a paper. (Re)consider choices with regard to audience focus reasoning or organization. Develop ideas with greater specificity Acquire research strategies integrate scholarly sources and apply proper documentation. Improve edit and proofreading skills expand vocabulary and better understand technical conventions of academic writing. Additional Responsibilities: Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty. Keep current with developments and trends in the Writing Studies Rhetoric and Composition curriculum and in the field of rhetoric and composition.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Writing Consultant required; experience in the Writing Center at Syracuse University is strongly preferred.
Required Experience:
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