Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning. Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities. |
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Job Summary: | The Lead Writing Tutor provides specialized one-on-one writing instruction to students from all levels and disciplines at any stage of the writing process. Instruction may include helping students locate, evaluate, interpret, and integrate information from sources; develop reading strategies; explore discipline-specific genre conventions; improve written English language fluency and vocabulary; understand assignments and create action plans; narrow a research focus; develop sentence structure repertoire; learn grammar and punctuation standards; and use citation formats. To perform these tasks, the Lead Writing Tutor is responsible for keeping current in writing studies and writing center theories and best practices. Additional tasks include designing programming for particular cohorts of student writers, such as conversation groups for English language learners, writing groups for dissertation writers, and APA workshops for Nursing students. The purpose of the position is to support student writers by helping them develop the skills, habits of thoughts, and confidence needed to participate in academic writing communities at various levels. Work will be completed on site at the Brockport campus during open hours, including some evenings. |
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The salary for this position is $26.41/hour.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position. |
Application Instructions: | Visit SUNY Brockport Employment Opportunities to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. |
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SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. |
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