Writing Tutor
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary Description:
The Writing Tutor will tutor students in grammar writing and APA format and provide feedback on written work. This individual will also coordinate with teaching faculty to remain up to date with curriculum and coordinate support for students of concern. This is a part-year (34 weeks/year to align with the Traditional academic calendar) 20 hours/week position reporting to the Director of Academic Services.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students to assist with written assignments
- Offer constructive feedback on written assignments in a variety of disciplines
- Lead workshops on APA formatting the writing process research and other relevant topics as needed
- Serve as an embedded tutor in select writing and research courses
- Visit classrooms periodically to offer support and encourage engagement with the tutoring program
- Conduct group study sessions and writing labs as needed
- Assess students current understanding of the subject matter and tailor sessions to address their specific needs
- Utilize a variety of teaching materials and resources to enhance the individual learning experience
- Utilize the Pharos retention software to submit and respond to student concerns
- Apply evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in English Applied Linguistics TESOL Writing or a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience and adaptability in teaching and explaining complex concepts
- Familiarity with APA format and conventions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous tutoring or teaching experience
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Physical Demands Work Environment:
The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.
Warner Pacific Universitys Mission:Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban diverse minority-serving Hispanic-serving liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
Warner Pacific Universitys Commitment to Diversity:Warner Pacific Universityis an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial ethnic and socio-economic Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve.
Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
Warner Pacifics students faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individuals behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community there may be cause for institutional involvement regardless of where the situation occurs.
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff faculty students visitors and guests. Therefore smoking is not permitted on University property in its vehicles or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race color sex gender national origin citizenship status disability age genetic information status with regard to public assistance veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject. All employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation benefits transfers and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above. Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal artsUniversity theUniversityexercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.
In order to be considered an applicant for this position please complete our online employment application at Apply Now to complete the online application and submit the following:
Application Cover Letter and Resume.
The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.
Warner Pacific Universitys Mission:Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban diverse minority-serving Hispanic-serving liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
Warner Pacific Universitys Commitment to Diversity:Warner Pacific Universityis an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial ethnic and socio-economic Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve.
Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
Warner Pacifics students faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individuals behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community there may be cause for institutional involvement regardless of where the situation occurs.
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff faculty students visitors and guests. Therefore smoking is not permitted on University property in its vehicles or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race color sex gender national origin citizenship status disability age genetic information status with regard to public assistance veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject. All employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation benefits transfers and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above. Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal artsUniversity theUniversityexercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.
In order to be considered an applicant for this position please complete our online employment application at Apply Now to complete the online application and submit the following:
Application Cover Letter and Resume.
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