Writing Center Tutor

Job no: 492534
Work type: Hourly and Temporary
Location: Arnold/Main Campus
Categories: Hourly and Temporary

Title: Writing Center Tutor

Department: English

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $37.13-$40.10/hr

Work Mode: This position requires regular in-person presence on campus and at alternative locations, depending on class schedule and other assigned duties.

Hours Per Week: Part-time, up to 18

Work Schedule: daytime, evenings, and/or weekends

Position Type: Hourly/Temporary, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The AACC Writing Center is looking for tutors to staff our in-person, Zoom on Demand (online drop in), and Virtual Writing Center (Zoom by appointment) services. Modalities are in-person at the Arnold campus (daytime) and online synchronous (Zoom) during daytime, evening, or weekend hours. Tutors assist students in all disciplines and members of the community at any stage of the writing process with organization, structure, conformity with assignment, grammar/mechanics, ethical source use, and documentation (MLA or APA).

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd.

As a temporary employee you are entitled to sick and safe leave benefits.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one tutoring in person and/or on Zoom for students and members of the community engaged in writing projects at any stage of the process. Assist with organization, structure, conformity with assignment, grammar/mechanics, ethical source use, and documentation (MLA or APA).
Track and report service usage.

Required Qualifications:

A master’s degree or higher in English or a closely related field.

Previous college-level teaching experience in English or a closely related field and/or previous college-level Writing Center tutoring experience.

Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to work effectively and tactfully with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to multitask.

Technological proficiency with instructional and communication platforms and apps, including but not limited to Zoom, Canvas LMS, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years college-level teaching or Writing Center tutoring experience.

Experience working with English Language Learners.

Advertised: 08 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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