Writing Tutor (Graduate Student Assistant), University Library

University of Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Library is seeking a Writing Tutor (Graduate Student Assistant) for the Fall and Winter session of 2026-2027. In this role, you will provide writing support to students, with specific duties determined by tutor preferences, qualifications, and availability. The work location is the University Library, and the position reports to Liv Marken. Hours of work vary based on volume and availability, with a maximum of 12 hours per week.

Requirements

A minimum of an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with an average of 85% or higher in writing-intensive courses.
Must be a graduate student registered in both fall and winter terms, 2026-27.
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience, knowledge, and/or understanding of Indigenous cultural contexts and histories.
Education in/knowledge of principles of Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion.
Education and experience instructing English as an additional language.
Fluency in one or more languages besides English.
Knowledge of assistive technologies such as Read and Write software.
Education in critical artificial intelligence literacies.
Experience and/or training in helping students with disabilities.
Training in composition theory and practice and/or rhetorical communication.
Training in oratory or public speaking.
Experience in writing centre or university student services contexts.
Experience with one-to-one and/or group instruction in argumentation, grammar, mechanics, punctuation, editing, proofreading.
Education in tutoring techniques and pedagogy.
Intercultural competencies.
Experience as a peer academic mentor.
Knowledge of science and technical writing.
Detailed knowledge of APA, MLA and/or Chicago Manual of Style (notes-bibliography).