The Writing Centre at Laurier is FINALLY getting funding for an assistant.
Please share this posting with potential candidates. They have till May 31
when the posting closes. The full job description is available at this
website: http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=150
<http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=150&s_id=93&sb_id=995&p_id=1436>
&s_id=93&sb_id=995&p_id=1436
For inquiries please contact:
Emmy Misser, MA
Writing Centre Co-ordinator
Wilfrid Laurier University
Phone: (519) 884-0710, Ext. 3339
Fax: (519) 746-2472
Web Site: http://www.wlu.ca/writing
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
EXTERNAL POSTING
Competition#: 43/2005
Position Title: Writing Centre Assistant
Department: Academic Projects
Supervisor: Writing Centre Co-ordinator
Position Status: Limited Term (9 months)*
Grade: 6 (under review) Salary Range: $18.85 -
$22.02
Date Posted: May 6, 2005
PURPOSE:
The Writing Centre Assistant will provide writing support to promote and
enhance academic writing skills for undergraduate students in all faculties
of the university, and assist the Co-ordinator in the general administration
of the Program.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
. Providing one-one-one tutoring for undergraduate
students who either have difficulty with, or want to enhance their writing
skills; organizing and conducting follow-up appointments with students.
. Identifying writing issues and prioritizing writing
needs, as well as suggesting strategies for improvement and specific writing
resources for undergraduate students who use the Writing Centre
. Organizing and developing relevant exercise material
for tutoring on all aspects of writing, including discipline-specific
writing
. Organizing and developing workshops and orientation
sessions and conducting presentations as they relate to the Writing Centre
. Assisting the Co-ordinator with the general
administration of the Writing Centre and administering the centre in the
Co-ordinator's absence
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a university degree and 6 months to two years
related experience (preferably as tutor in a writing centre)
PLEASE NOTE:
This position is open to internal candidates and is represented by the WLU
Staff Association Bargaining Unit.
*This limited term position is for 35 hours per week, starting around
September 2005 and ending around May 2006 (to be confirmed upon hire).
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We
welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual
orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of
a visible minority.
To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume, a relevant sample of
academic writing and a brief narrative of tutoring experience, to Human
Resources. Your application may be emailed directly to:
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Please quote competition number in
subject line.
Thank you.
Emmy
Emmy Misser, MA
Writing Centre Co-ordinator
Wilfrid Laurier University
Phone: (519) 884-0710, Ext. 3339
Fax: (519) 746-2472
Web Site: http://www.wlu.ca/writing
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