Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Temporary Writing Center Tutor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Humanities & Arts Department at WPI is seeking to hire a temporary tutor to assist graduate students (and occasionally undergraduates) in developing their writing skills by providing constructive feedback on the structure, argumentation, and clarity of student compositions. This is an on-site part-time 5 -10 hour per week position with a pay rate of $22 per hour. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities include:
Holding consultations with students (both with individuals and with small groups)
Attending monthly staff meetings
Assisting with outreach across campus
Requirements include:
Candidates must demonstrate strong writing ability and listening skills.
Familiarity with academic genres in both the humanities and the sciences is preferred....