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Casual Graduate Writing Consultant - Writing and Communication Center

Ashland University Bookstore, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Casual Graduate Writing Consultant - Writing and Communication Center

Please see Special Instructions for more details.For immediate consideration, applicants should provide:Resume/CVLetter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)Original writing sampleNames, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)Position Information

Position Title:

Casual Graduate Writing Consultant - Writing and Communication CenterJob Description

Under the direct supervision of the Writing and Communication Center (WCC) Director, this position will provide academic support to Ashland University graduate students across the disciplines on assignments that involve communication. The successful candidate will serve as a graduate consultant with expertise in composition, rhetoric, research practices, public speaking, and productive skills, synchronously and asynchronously.Provide constructive feedback on ideas, outlines, and drafts for any project that involves communication, whether that communication is written, visual, verbal, digital, or a combination of mediums.Provide help with improving organization and structure.Provide feedback to improve word flow, clarity, and readability.Provide feedback on APA, MLA, AMA, Chicago/Turabian, or any other formal style guidelines, including in-text citation and documentation.Provide feedback on grammar, syntax, and mechanics.Provide thoughtful, respectful, and sensitive work with graduate students with a range of abilities and concerns.Complete other tasks related to WCC support as assigned.Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in English literature, composition, rhetoric, linguistics, education, communication, or a related field.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Working knowledge of word processing, presentation software applications, and video conferencing applications.Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.Having professional experience writing and revising/editing the work of others.Preferred Qualifications

Experience in working one-on-one with college students.Scholarly writing and research experience.Prior teaching experience.Physical Demands

N/AAnticipated Start Date of New Hire

10/07/2024Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

10Shift Required?

VariedJob Duties

Posting Number: S864PNumber of Vacancies

1Desired Start Date

10/07/2024Job Open Date

09/20/2024Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

For immediate consideration, applicants should provide:Resume/CVLetter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)Original writing sampleNames, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterWriting SampleReferencesOptional Documents

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