Become a Writing Tutor
Writing Tutor
Full position description and application details are available on WolfLink (Handshake).
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Bilingual Writing Tutor (English-Spanish)
Full position description and application details are available on WolfLink (Handshake).
ABOUT THE JOB
The Writing Tutor at Western Oregon University’s Writing Center provides personalized, one-on-one writing support (in-person and online) to students across all disciplines during any stage of the writing process. Writing Tutors help students develop their writing skills by guiding them through the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to revising drafts. Tutors promote critical thinking, clarity, and confidence in student writing and foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment where they can improve their writing and learn new strategies for academic success.
QUESTIONS?
Stop by the Writing Center, call us at 503.838.8286, or email Vanessa Petroj (Writing Center Director) at petrojv@wou.edu
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Our current staff includes writers from various majors and a diverse set of interests and experiences. Additionally, we actively seek applicants who represent traditionally underrepresented groups. Students from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and/or who are multilingual are highly encouraged to apply. We’re looking for strong writers who are passionate about writing, of course, but also curious about the ways writing is part of teaching and part of student life, within and beyond the university. You don’t need to think you’re a perfect writer—just a reflective one. Do you think carefully about how to communicate complex information in a way that people can understand? Do you like helping other people do it too? Then this job is for you.
We are currently hiring for a Spring Term start date. Your first term as a Tutor will predominantly be spent in training, with independent tutoring starting in Fall. For this reason, we are not able to accept applications from graduating seniors.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
Tutors typically work 8-10 regular hours per week (including some evenings and weekends), but the job involves more than those regular shifts. In addition to the regular hours, tutors may engage in writing-related projects, workshops, and even participate in Writing Center conferences. The Writing Center provides substantial training and mentoring for these positions and encourages applications from students who are interested in learning communication and facilitation skills while helping others.
APPLICATION STEPS & DETAILS
Step 1: Fill out the online application
Head on to WolfLink and find the application for either Writing Tutor or Bilingual Writing Tutor (English-Spanish).
Documents needed to apply:
- Resume
- Online Application
In addition to some basic questions about your academic background and experience, the application also includes three questions that require short answers.
We strongly recommend that you come to the Writing Center to work with a tutor on the written response part of your application and your resume . It will not only help with the writing process, but it will also offer you chance to ask your tutor questions about their experience working at the Writing Center. - Sample writing/project (one document up to 5 pages long; you can submit a short essay or any project that you’re especially proud of that shows your writing and/or visual representation of information). Note: If you are applying for the Bilingual Writing Tutor position, you may submit your writing sample in either English, Spanish, or your sample can be bilingual.
Step 2: Interviews
After we have reviewed all applications, we will be contacting you to let you know whether you were selected to have a short interview with us. You will receive more details about the interview once we contact you.
Step 3: Job Offer
After all the interviews have been conducted, we will reach out to let you know whether you were selected to join our team.
If you have any questions, you can call the Writing Center at 503.838.8286 or email Vanessa Petroj (Writing Center Director) at writingcenter@wou.edu.
