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Salary: $27.37 Hourly
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Temporary Professional Part-Time
Job Number: 2600362
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Learning Assistance Center
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Bargaining Unit: 08 United University Professions (UUP)
Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a temporary Lead Writing Tutor. The Lead Writing Tutor provides specialized, one-on-one writing instruction to students from all levels and disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. This role is also responsible for keeping current in writing studies and writing center best practices. The purpose of the position is to support student writers as they develop their academic communication skills, habits of mind, and confidence. Work will be completed on site at the Brockport campus during open hours, including some evenings.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:
Tutor Students

• Conducts thirty-minute to one-hour, one-on-one writing tutoring sessions in person or remotely.
• Conducts asynchronous writing tutoring as needed.
• Reads all preparatory materials from the Writing Tutor Brightspace group, including writing assignments faculty have shared, etc.
• Keeps accurate records of student appointments.
• Helps students locate, evaluate, interpret, and integrate information from sources.
• Introduces reading strategies.
• Reviews assignments and creates student action plans.
• Models strategies for learning discipline-specific genre conventions.
• Uses a variety of tutoring strategies to improve written English language fluency and vocabulary.
• Assists students in narrowing a research focus.
• Facilitates the development of sentence structure repertoire.
• Instructs students in grammar, punctuation, and citation formats.

Facilitates Writing Programming

• Designs and facilitates writing instruction programming around topics such as using APA formatting, writing literature reviews, critical reading, understanding meta-analyses, basic grammar and punctuation, for specific student cohorts at various levels.
• Designs and facilitates programming for particular cohorts of student writers, such as writing groups for students in ENG 112 and APA workshops for Nursing students.
• Reaches out to students and faculty to determine needs and market programming.

Communicate with College Constituents

• Consults with faculty to determine programming topics.

Miscellaneous Support of Writing Tutor Program

• Helps the assistant director as needed.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Maintains a schedule of appointments.
• Represents the unit at various events such as open houses, summer orientation, and transfer orientation.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree by time of appointment in education, linguistics, rhetoric, writing studies, TESOL, or a related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Minimum of two years of teaching, tutoring, and/or related professional experience in a writing center, composition, writing studies, or an English language field
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of writing conventions for different disciplines
• Ability to problem-solve, pivot quickly from one student to the next, and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a variety of constituents from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral-level coursework experience
• Research experience
• TESOL coursework, degree, or certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule:
20 hours/week: Monday: 2pm - 7pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Benefits:
This position is not benefits eligible.
Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Visit to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

• I have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. and would not require sponsorship now or in the future
• I have work authorization now, but would need sponsorship in the future
• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

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