Writing Associate Jobs in Somerville, MA (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Writing tutors in the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) provide one-on-one tutoring to undergraduate and graduate students to help improve their writing skills across disciplines. Tutors assist students at all stages of the writing process from brainstorming and outlining to revising and finalizing papers. This role is vital in promoting academic success, writing confidence, and communication skills.

CASA offers tutoring: Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-1pm, and Sunday 5pm-9pm.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Associate Director of Academic Success

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized tutoring sessions to students on writing assignments, including essays, research papers, reports, and other academic writing
• Help students develop critical writing skills, such as idea development, thesis construction, organization, clarity, grammar, and citation formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
• Provide tutoring to individual students both in-person and via Zoom
• Collaborate effectively with staff and students to support academic success
• Stay informed about writing center policies, resources, and best practices
• Participate in tutor meetings and trainings
• Support a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility
• Responsible for reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the university community.
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, inclusion, and equity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field
• Ability to explain writing concepts clearly and patiently
• Willingness to work with students from diverse academic backgrounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program
• Master's degree in English or related field
• Teaching experience considered beneficial.
• Experience working with multilingual learners

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours will be scheduled during the hours of Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-1pm, and Sunday 5-9pm. The pay rate is $28-30/hour, determined based on education and experience.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote an equitable and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by August 10, 2025. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.