Job Description

Tutor - Academic Capacity 2
Department: Faculty of Graduate Studies
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 5 - 15 hours per week
Appointment Dates: August 29, 2022 - April 28, 2023
This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit. Note to applicants: Please be sure to review the “Additional Requirements” at the bottom of this posting. Your application must clearly outline how you meet the requirements, and include all requested documents. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance and supervision from the Department of Rhetoric, Writing & Communications, the Graduate Student Writing Assistant will be expected to perform the following duties in an online, and/or in-person environment:

• Be trained in writing and teaching pedagogy, including auditing RHET 2500 Tutoring Writing T and Th 2:30 – 3:45 PM.
• Meet with graduate faculty members to determine needs of students in their programs.
• Research and develop expertise on graduate-specific genres.
• Develop and present in-person and recorded workshops on writing for graduate students.
• Work with faculty and other partners to facilitate workshops.
• Promote workshops and develop guidance in graduate-level writing using social media and/or blogs.
• Attend, as requested, graduate program orientation sessions.
• Develop resources for UW graduate programs and graduate student writers.
• Coach graduate students in becoming strong writers and editors of their own work.
• Report on attendance, evaluate workshops, and make recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg.
• Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students.
• Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
• Ability to exercise judgement.
• Ability to meet specified deadlines.
• Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong social, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and Power Point.
• Prior event planning and in-person and online tutoring experience would be an asset.
• Prior experience developing tutorial videos would be an asset.
• Recent alumni will be considered, but preference may be given to a new or current University of Winnipeg graduate student.
• Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae or resume, and a cover letter.

*Your application must include your U of W student number and unofficial WebAdvisor transcript. Please add (copy and paste) your transcript into your resume document.* Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.
Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted remotely during this time. The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy has been suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances. The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Phillips, HR Assistant at sh.phillips@uwinnipeg.ca. The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.