Writing Tutor

Faculty/Department Student Affairs Unit SA - Student Success Centre Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
- Discuss students’ writing in one-on-one consultation sessions over Zoom and in person. This is an on-campus position, so tutors must be willing and able to come to the main campus at U of R at least twice a week.
- Able to communicate with a vast variety of students with differing levels of academic and linguistic skills.
- Help students develop effective reading and writing strategies. Up to date knowledge of learning strategies (time management, note taking, etc.) an asset.
- Educate students about the writing process, as well as provide support with grammar and mechanics, style, and citations (APA, MLA, Chicago).
- Help students understand key components of academic writing: essays, reports, research skills.
- Must be available at least 8 hours a week and be willing to pick up added/empty shifts from time to time.

Position Requirements

Students of all faculties are welcome to apply. Students enrolled in graduate studies will be given preference. Consideration will also be given to senior undergraduate students with relevant experience. Experience in tutoring ESL and/or international students would be an asset but is not a requirement. **Training will be provided.**

Must be a registered U of R Student

Successful applicants will be mentored in the discipline of academic reading and writing.

Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours

8-10 hours/week. Available shifts are daytime and/or evenings.

Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 13, 2025 - April 11, 2025 Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

**Contact Information**

**Job Open Date**
- 12/20/2024

**Job Close Date**
- 01/02/2025

**Open Until Filled**

**Special Application Instructions**
- Cover Letter
- CV or Resume
- Hours of availability
- Two writing samples of at least 5 pages
- Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.

**Diversity Statement