Professional Writing Tutor

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before April 30, 2024.**

Professional writing tutors work with clients (mostly NAIT students) on improving writing skills via one-on-one appointments, group appointments, workshops, and drop-in tutoring sessions. Tutoring may occur virtually or in-person in the NAIT Writing Centre. Professional tutors also create virtual learning supports as well as mentor and coach peer tutors.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and deliver writing workshops.
- Maintain and develop virtual writing resources.
- Mentor and support peer writing tutors
- Help NAIT students from all program areas understand writing assignments and develop and plan writing processes, including:

- Organizing ideas, developing arguments, and creating strong thesis statements and topic sentences.
- Integrating primary & secondary sources.
- Review essays, research papers, lab reports, and other types of writing for flow, clarity, and conciseness.
- Coach students to adopt effective writing and self-editing strategies.
- Discuss with international and multilingual students about Canadian writing conventions and academic expectations.
- Visit classrooms and promote the Writing Centre services.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Writing, research, and communication skills.
- Significant knowledge of grammar and punctuation rules.
- Knowledge of writing center theory, pedagogy, and practice.
- Knowledge of content development methods, techniques, and practices.
- Ability to assess student tutoring needs
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a diploma program.
- Minimum 1-year tutoring experience at a post-secondary learning/writing center.
- Experience working with ESL/EAL students.

**Remuneration**: $26.46 - $33.13 hourly, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay. (Classification - Tutor II).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**At NAIT, people matter.**

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

**Health and safety**

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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