Professional Writing Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.Position SummaryThe Graduate Writing Center at Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) seeks a professional writing tutor. The tutor will work one-on-one with graduate students in graduate healthcare programs, supporting all stages of the writing process and ensuring that research projects are well-researched, well-developed, logically organized, appropriately cited, and tailored to an audience of educated professionals within each field.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized tutoring to graduate students at all stages of writingCoach students to develop clear arguments, coherent organization, effective use of evidence, discipline-appropriate tone, and audience awarenessGuide students in research strategies, source evaluation, integration and synthesis of sources, and ethical citation practices (e.g., APA, AMA)Offer feedback on structure, style, data presentation, visuals/figures, and adherence to program guidelinesMaintain session records and track student use of the centerCollaborate with graduate healthcare faculty to align tutoring with program expectations and graduate-level standardsPotentially facilitate small-group workshops on recurring writing needsOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)Education and ExperienceMaster's degree or in progress in Technical Writing, Rhetoric & Writing, or closely related fieldDemonstrated experience tutoring or teaching academic/professional writingProficiency in research writing conventions, evidence synthesis, and multiple citation stylesStrong interpersonal skills; commitment to student-centered, strengths-based tutoringKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities10 hours per week; afternoon availability preferred to meet student demandReports to the AVP of Campus Operations and Student SuccessOccasional flexibility for workshops or peak times may be requestedSupportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)Application InstructionsTo receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.