Writing Tutor - Center for Teaching and Learning

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Writing Tutor works with undergraduate students enrolled in UNM courses through CTL Student Learning Assistance, a program that aims to enrich UNM’s academic climate and foster lifelong learning. Tutors support students at different stages of the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, organizing, and revising. They provide feedback and guidance on writing, mechanics, grammar, and style, but do not edit or write for students. This application is for Spring 2027 hiring only, and the current search is specifically for a bilingual Spanish-English tutor.

Tutors facilitate learning through individual consultations offered in person, online, and asynchronously by email. They listen to students’ ideas, read drafts, offer feedback, strategies, and resources, and discuss writing assignments. They may also provide guidance on American English, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style, and cultural norms, with sensitivity to the many ways English is used. Tutors may occasionally plan or facilitate writing workshops or events and serve as liaisons between departments and CTL writing services.

Student staff participate in weekly or biweekly training and professional development focused on writing content and tutoring practices. They help create an inclusive learning environment and perform administrative responsibilities in accordance with CTL and UNM guidelines.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish-English ability; the current search is only seeking a bilingual Spanish-English tutor.
• Submit a recommendation from an instructor or faculty member who can speak to the applicant’s writing strengths and ability to provide effective feedback.
• Submit a writing sample that represents the applicant’s work as a writer.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support.
• Bi- or multilingual ability; the preferred qualifications mention English-Spanish or English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning processes and modeling metacognitive strategies.
• Provide writing support through one-on-one consultations in person, online, and asynchronously by email.
• Listen to students’ ideas, read drafts, provide feedback, offer strategies and resources, and discuss writing assignments.
• Provide basic guidance about American English, including relevant grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style, and cultural norms, with sensitivity to varied uses of English.
• Occasionally plan and facilitate writing workshops or writing events for small groups or classes.
• Serve as a liaison between academic departments and CTL writing services.
• Participate actively in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Perform administrative responsibilities according to CTL and UNM guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed