Professional Writing Tutor (part-time)

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nations first public normal school that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would in turn promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers college we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry designing nutrition plans for professional athletes writing for major media and news organizations working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3000 undergraduate and 1200 graduate and professional students offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities behavioral and social sciences and professional fields and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU seven Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and led to our recognition in the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse welcoming and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history achievement and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots verdant landscapes natural and cultural amenities and diverse communities.

Our founding motto LIVE TO THE TRUTH was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal Cyrus Peirce who sought to discover and teach truth in theory and in spirit and in manner and intellectual and truth moral. Early leaders found this motto speaks of sincerity of intensity of effort of resolution to succeed of joy in achievement. LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Writing tutors in the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) provide one-on-one tutoring to undergraduate and graduate students to help improve their writing skills across disciplines. Tutors assist students at all stages of the writing process from brainstorming and outlining to revising and finalizing papers. This role is vital in promoting academic success writing confidence and communication skills.

CASA offers tutoring: Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm Friday 9am-1pm and Sunday 5pm-9pm.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Associate Director of Academic Success

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized tutoring sessions to students on writing assignments including essays research papers reports and other academic writing
• Help students develop critical writing skills such as idea development thesis construction organization clarity grammar and citation formatting (APA MLA Chicago etc.)
• Provide tutoring to individual students both in-person and via Zoom
• Collaborate effectively with staff and students to support academic success
• Stay informed about writing center policies resources and best practices
• Participate in tutor meetings and trainings
• Support a welcoming inclusive and respectful learning environment for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action equal opportunity and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility
• Responsible for reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination discriminatory harassment and retaliation from students or other members of the university community.
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity inclusion and equity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in English or related field
• Ability to explain writing concepts clearly and patiently
• Willingness to work with students from diverse academic backgrounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program
• Masters degree in English or related field
• Teaching experience considered beneficial.
• Experience working with multilingual learners

This is a part-time non-benefited contract position not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours will be scheduled during the hours of Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm Friday 9am-1pm and Sunday 5-9pm. The pay rate is $28-30/hour determined based on education and experience.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race color sex age national origin disability status Veteran status gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups women veterans persons with disabilities and all persons committed to equity diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the universitys efforts to promote anequitable and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For best consideration please submit application materials by August 10 2025. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled at the discretion of the search committee.

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