Love writing? Apply to be a peer tutor at the Writing Center!

03/21/17

 Applications close at the end of the day this Friday, March 24th. 

 If you love writing and helping others become more confident and successful writers themselves, apply to work at the Writing Center! Full description and application instructions are below. A completed application will include a detailed letter of intent, a résumé, and two expository writing samples, at least one of which should be source-based and include citations; applicants who have taken AWI and Argument or other source-based expository Writing courses at IC strongly preferred. 

  POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR WRITING TUTORS

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
• Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
• Visiting classes to promote use of the Writing Center

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
• Successful completion of either Academic Writing I; Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines; Introduction to the Essay; or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
• Completion of additional writing courses beyond the 100-level, especially Argument, strongly preferred
• Sophomore standing 
• Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
• Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, including a friendly, approachable manner; patience; good listening abilities; and a sense of maturity and responsibility

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The Writing Center will begin accepting applications for the Fall 2017 semester on Monday, February 13th. 

Download an application or pick one up in the Writing Center (Smiddy 107). A completed application will include a detailed letter of intent, a résumé, and two expository writing samples, at least one of which should be source-based and include citations. Applications may be turned in at Smiddy 107 or emailed to Professor Jaime Warburton at jwarburton@ithaca.edu.

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on March 24th.

The strongest candidates will then be asked to complete a series of exercises and to schedule an interview.

New tutors will be required to take a 1-credit Writing Center Pedagogy course during their first semester of tutoring.

For additional information, contact Center Director Professor Jaime Warburton at jwarburton@ithaca.edu 

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