Writing Consultant, Learning Support Systems - Evenings

Monroe Community College Job Posting: Writing Consultant, Learning Support Systems - Evenings Category: Tutor

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Department: Academic FoundationsLocations: Rochester, NYPosted: Oct 16, 2023Closes: Open Until FilledType: Part TimePosition ID: 168822Job Description:Function of Position:Reporting to the Director of Learning Support Systems, Writing Consultants for Evening Shifts are professional staff who work with students on one or more evenings (Monday through Thursday between 4 pm - 9 pm) to help them develop effective writing strategies and become self-regulated learners.Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:Primary Functions:Foster the development of independent, intentional learners;Meet with students on a one-on-one basis to provide learning assistance related to writing;Help students with the writing process - not with editing papers;Using guiding questions, elicit critical thinking in students, aiding their understanding of writing;Help students understand the structure of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essays;Help students understand grammar mechanics;Develop and nurture rapport with students, peers, and faculty;Attend training activities to comply with certification requirements before and/or during semesters;Collaborate with the Director of Learning Support Systems on providing workshops to fill learning gaps of both tutors and students;Adhere to tutoring center protocol and tutoring expectations as outlined in the Tutor Handbook;Offer space for students to develop their own unique voice and writing style;Model the stages of the writing process and assist with all points, including organizing and structuring paragraphs, thesis development, research, analysis and critical thinking, citations, structural coherence, clarity, revising, and editing;Do not proofread but help students recognize patterns of error in their writing.Secondary Functions:Visit classrooms, as needed, to introduce students to Writing Consultation services;Assist with other learning assistance projects as assigned;Adhere to the College Code of Conduct;Contribute to, support, and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment;Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College;Commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college;Commit to professional growth, including seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.Requirements:Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or similar;Experience working with diverse college populations;Technology savvy.Preferred Qualifications:Two years of community college teaching experience in English composition;Master's or Doctoral degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or similar.Additional Information:Job Type:

Part TimePay Rate:Associates Degree - $16.00/hrBachelor's Degree - $17/hrMaster's Degree - $19/hrPhD - $21.00/hrAdjunct - $25.00/hr (to qualify for adjunct pay rate, applicants must have at least one assigned course for the semester)Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.Interested applicants may apply at one of the links below.Please note: Current employees will need to use the internal application link. If you are not an employee, please click on the external application link to create an account.

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