Immediately Require Academic Writing Tutor, UMA Writing Center – Revised 8/18/23 in Augusta, ME

Job Description

Job title: Academic Writing Tutor, UMA Writing Center – Revised 8/18/23

Company: University of Maine System

Job description: Statement of Job:

The Work Schedule section has been revised to reflect that the work schedule is approximately 10 – 20 hours per week.

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the part-time temporary position of Academic Writing Tutor in the UMA Augusta Writing Center. Academic writing tutors foster UMA’s community of writers. The position includes acting as a ‘practice audience’ for writers on various projects, such as essays, lab reports, resumes, proposals, and creative writing. Additionally, writing tutors lead discussions on writing processes and challenges in one-to-one, small group, and workshop settings in the writing center, classrooms, and online. Academic writing tutors receive ongoing tutor education, faculty mentorship, and opportunities to engage with the broader field of writing studies. This position includes in-person and virtual consultations with students and on occasion, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide feedback to students by asking questions and sharing resources
• Help writers to brainstorm new and expanded ideas
• Refer students to other resources when appropriate, such as the campus librarians
• Assist classrooms with writing tutor support as needed
• Work with small groups or individuals on a regular basis during assigned hours, in-person or online
• Work on additional special projects as requested by Augusta Writing Center Director
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Attend monthly meetings

Work schedule: Flexible, typically work approximately 10 – 20 hours per week between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday during regular semester dates.

Wage: $15.00 per hour or the appropriate transfer rate for a current UMS employee.

:

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Previous Writing Tutor or comparable work experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and electronic methods, while maintaining confidentiality
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Gmail and other software and various websites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and manage work
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in an autonomous work environment as well as work effectively as part of a team

Other Information:

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at . Materials must be submitted via “Apply for Position.” You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, upload a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications will begin September 7. Materials received after September 7, 2023, will be considered at the discretion of the university. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine at Augusta does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine; Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Academic Year (Sept-May)

Required Documents:

Contact Information for Professional References, Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Expected salary: $15 per hour

Location: Augusta, ME

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