Writing Tutor (Monroe Campus Learning Center)
Company: Northampton Community College
Location: Tannersville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a
single goal: to help students transform their lives through
education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over
the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive
competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on
campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.We
invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently
available positions. For more information on the College, please
visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the
Lehigh Valley, please visit
https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.NCC
is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college
community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that
goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in
this area.***Writing Tutor (Monroe Campus Learning
Center)---------------------Please note that this position will
remain open until filled.---------------------Please apply here for
possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of
positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial
review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future
consideration as positions become available. When an opening
occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants.
Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue
your candidacy, you will be
contacted.---------------------Summary:Part-time (10 to 25 hours
per week) tutors support student success by utilizing a
personalized approach to help each student gain a deeper
understanding of course material, devise effective learning
strategies, engage in critical thinking, and acquire additional
academic skills in order to help the student reach educational
goals. Tutors may meet with students on an individual or small
group basis on campus and/or online. Tutors are provided College
Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training and are expected
to obtain certification within one year of employment. Tutors are
also expected to participate in staff meetings and ongoing
professional development activities, promptly respond to
correspondence from Learning Center staff, and maintain complete
and accurate records. Additional responsibilities may be
assigned.Writing tutors must have excellent reading and writing
skills, patience, and an ability to coach students in writing
college-level papers for a range of courses, including
developmental English, composition, literature, social sciences,
and the sciences. Knowledge ofMLAandAPAcitation formats and
experience working withESLstudents
preferred.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in Writing,
Rhetoric, Composition,ESL, English/American Literature, or related
field from a regionally accredited Institution required. Experience
as a peer or professional tutor preferred. A writing sample must be
included with application material for a candidate to be considered
for this position. Special Instructions:The number of tutors hired
varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the
department and the College. Please understand that there may not
presently be a position available at the time of your application.
When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to
this pool of candidates for consideration. Application must be
completed in one sitting. At the time of completing application,
you will need the following documents to upload:
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