Writing Consultant

2 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Conestoga College Full time

Requisition Details

**Job Title**:
**Writing Consultant (2 Vacancies)**

**Requisition #**:
**23-513**

**Campus**:

Doon

**Department**:

Library & Learning Services

**Payband**:

H

**Starting Rate**:

$33.38

**Payband Range**:

$33.38 - $38.75

**Hours/Week**:

35

**Posting Date**:

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

**Closing Date**:

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

**Vacancy Type**:

Support Staff - Full-time Temporary Appendix D Contract

One Support Staff Temporary Full-time Appendix D Replacement Contract Position (April 2023 - July 21, 2023) & One Support Staff Temporary Full-time Appendix D Replacement Contract Position (May 15, 2023 - November 8, 2024)

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

We require qualified individuals to join the Library & Learning Services team to deliver professional tutoring services for writing skills and contribute to the academic success of a broad range of students. The consultant integrates students’ learning needs into the delivery of writing-related instruction and information. Service will be delivered during individual and group appointments, drop-ins, and workshops, both in person and through the use of virtual platforms.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assessing, identifying, and communicating writing issue areas in individual and group appointments
- Providing appropriate information and individualized and/or group feedback to allow students to understand how to improve their writing
- Instructing students on the appropriate principles, procedures, and/or methods of writing, using delivery methods specific to the student’s unique learning strengths and challenges
- Developing and facilitating classroom and co-curricular experiential workshops for programs, schools, the general student population, and students transitioning into postsecondary education and faculty/staff
- Providing students with appropriate resources and materials for independent study
- Liaising with faculty, Student Affairs and Library & Learning Services team members, and college personnel, as appropriate other
- Facilitating appropriate connections and referrals to support student issues beyond writing skills (e.g., personal concerns, other academic concerns, career concerns, barriers to learning and participation, etc.)
- Providing student support by booking writing appointments and monitoring online booking system to ensure efficient use of resources
- Maintaining accurate and timely contact/service records
- Participating in relevant meetings and actively contributing to the Library Services team, project teams, and internal and external committees
- Participating in the planning and execution of Library and Writing Services events
- Contributing to Writing Services data collection and reporting processes
- Monitoring trends and patterns in service delivery
- Evaluating the effectiveness of service delivery, identifying key issues, and targeting continuous improvements
- Staying current on writing and reading instruction best practices
- Preparing reports as requested by the Manager

Qualifications:

- Four-Year Degree/Diploma in English, Linguistics, Education, or other related field of study
- Two years of demonstrated experience teaching/tutoring writing including assisting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners with writing skills
- TESL Ontario Certification or equivalent is considered an asset
- Exceptional interpersonal and teaching skills with sensitivity to student’s learning, language, and emotional barriers
- Ability to work as part of a team serving the writing needs of a multi-cultural, diverse student body
- Ability to clearly define boundaries of academic integrity and plagiarism
- Knowledge of grammar, academic essay and report writing, and referencing styles
- Understanding of second language learning and knowledge of conventions used to teach language
- Basic understanding of and ability to informally screen for learning needs/preferences and/or learning disabilities, and to match instruction to these needs
- Demonstrated listening, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Ability to clearly define boundaries of academic integrity, plagiarism, and authorship
- Well-versed in APA, Chicago/Turabian, and IEEE styles
- Basic understanding of the structural differences between other languages and English to assist ESL students
- Ability to change instruction style based on culture and language of the student and on individual learning needs/preferences
- Access to a reliable mode of transportation for travel between campuses is required

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