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LOCATION:
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United States Naval Academy, Writing Center
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DATE CLOSES:
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Review of applications will begin January 13, 2017. Position will remain open until filled.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
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The Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence invites applications for a Writing Center Tutor. As a member of this academic support unit, the tutor will provide one-on-one assistance to students at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming to the final draft. The tutor will be on an intermittent work schedule of 8-15 daytime hours per week in our bustling Writing Center. Along with tutoring, other duties include maintaining appropriate student records, submitting reports and data as requested, attending meetings, and completing training sessions as required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum:
- A master's degree is required in one or more of the following areas: rhetoric, composition, literature, and/or English education.
- Experience tutoring writing.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
- Must be available for at least 8 – 15 daytime hours per week.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred:
- The ideal candidate would have at least two years of experience tutoring in a writing center setting.
- Teaching experience in developmental and first-year English composition courses is preferred.
Required:
All Civilian Faculty Positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. These investigations are conducted to ensure that individuals hired are trustworthy, of good conduct, and reliable. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here http://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:
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Applications will be reviewed beginning January 13, 2017 but the position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should send a CV, contact information for three references, and a cover letter which addresses your experience related to the position qualifications to: Wendy Madden, Writing Center Coordinator, at writing-tutor-position-group@usna.edu
The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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