Writing Tutor (Monroe Campus Learning Center)

Company: Northampton Community College
Location: Tannersville
Posted on: January 27, 2023

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:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References

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