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Professional Writing & English Language Tutor

Employer
Suffolk University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 29, 2023

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education
Employment Level
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
In writing tutoring at the Center for Learning & Academic Success (CLAS), professional tutors assist undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students who seek writing support in one-on-one appointments or drop-in sessions both in person and online. In English language tutoring, professional tutors assist emerging multilingual undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students in improving their English proficiency both in person and online. Professional tutors may also lead weekly English language workshops.

Primary/Principal Responsibilities:

% of Time Responsibility

80% of Time Tutor students who request writing or English language assistance; facilitate English language workshops. Tutoring may be online or in person.

10% of Time During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutors skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.

5% of Time Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with writing/English language, assisting students of concern, etc. Training may be in person or online. Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.

5% of Time Write notes for all student sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).

Requirements/Qualifications:

    Masters Degree or higher in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or related area. TESOL (or equivalent) certification or equivalent experience teaching emerging multilingual students. Candidates without English language instruction certification or experience will still be considered for professional writing tutor roles, but not for professional English language tutor roles.
Ideal candidates will be qualified to serve as both writing and English language tutors.

    Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population. Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially linguistic inclusion) as well as anti-racist tutoring praxis. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in person on Suffolks downtown Boston campus Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Creativity and flexibility in tutoring is expected. Experience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plus

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