Need Writing Center Tutor - Uintah Basin in Vernal, UT
Posted 2025-03-14
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Writing Center Tutor - Uintah Basin
Company: Utah State University
Job description: Overview
The Writing Center seeks to fill a vacancy for fall, spring, and/or summer semesters on the Uintah Basin Campus. The successful applicant will be expected to perform both face-to-face tutoring as well as on-line live tutoring via .
Responsibilities
This part-time job involves helping students become better writers. This position will require successful applicants to work an average of ten to twelve hours per week as Writing Center peer responders.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of English 1010 and 2010.
- Must be familiar with (or willing to learn) on-line tutoring interface.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as a desire to read and respond to student writing assignments.
- Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under ?Resume/CV?
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah?s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. about USU.
The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university?s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU?s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute?s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 7/2023
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU?s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481,
*updated 09/2023
Expected salary: $15 per hour
Location: Vernal, UT