Job Location: Fort Myers, Florida Job Type: Temporary Department:
401030-Writing Center Facility:
Main Campus - Fort Myers, Fl.
Advertised Salary Range: $10.00 - $12.00 depending on experience
Job Classification: Temporary
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in English or related field with tutoring/teaching writing experience. Master's degree from an accredited institution in English or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants Anticipated hours of operation for the Writing Center will be Monday/Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday/Thursday 10 am - 6 pm; Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Hours will be 10 - 20 hours per week depending on needs of the dept.
This is a temporary non-benefit earning position.
Additional materials submitted such as video, tapes, slides, books, etc., are subject to public review under Florida's Public Records law, shall become the property of FGCU, and can not be returned.
Other:
Job Description
Writing Consultants help FGCU students develop and enhance their writing and documentation skills. Writing Consultants work with FGCU students in all disciplines and at all levels and assist writers at any stage in the writing process, helping them to generate ideas, write thesis statements, develop body paragraphs, and write effective introductions and conclusions. Writing Consultants also assist students with strategies for improving their proofreading and editing skills and help writers learn how to document sources.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the English language and outstanding interpersonal skills. The ability to explain concepts effectively and to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and levels of academic preparation is essential. Writing Consultants must possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of MS Word. Previous writing tutoring or teaching experience is required. Familiarity with a variety of research documentation formats (MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian) is a plus.
How To Apply:
To apply, please use Writing Consultant/FGCU on line application form.
Persons with disabilities needing an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should contact:
Director of Human Resources at (239)590-1400
TTY at (239)590-1450
Note: Eligibility determination will be made by the Florida Gulf Coast University Human Resources Office. Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized aliens. Males between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to provide proof of Selective Service Registration prior to employment. Preferences will be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as outlined in the Florida Statutes. A minimum of 5 working days in advance. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request and become property of FGCU.
