Ithaca College

 Do you love writing, thinking, and working with people? Apply to be a writing consultant/peer tutor with the Writing Center! Job is for the 2018-2019 academic year; application deadline is March 15, 2018. 

 It isn't necessary to be a Writing major or minor, but you should be familiar with at least some of the classes in the department. Consultants work with students from all over the campus. Find the job ad on the student employment database or as follows below. Applications can be submitted via email to jwarburton@ithaca.edu or in person to the Writing Center in Smiddy 107. 

Job Description:

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 space for all
Visiting classes to promote use of the Writing Center

Required Qualifications:

Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
Successful completion of Academic Writing I, Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines, Introduction to the Essay, or Ithaca Seminar in Writing; sophomore standing. Students need not be majors or minors, but additional writing courses beyond the 100-level, especially Argument, are preferred.
Strong commitment to helping other students 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

Instructions to Apply:

Visit /hs/depts/writing/writingcenter/wctutorapp/
to 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

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.

With any questions, please contact Center Director Professor Jaime Warburton 

When August 27, 2018 Application Deadline March 15, 2018 Compensation $10.55 Categories Academic Year 2018-19 Contact Info Contact Jaime Warburton
jwarburton@ithaca.edu