Tennessee Board of Regents is hiring: Temporary Part-time Writing Center Tutorin

Overview

Job Title: Temporary Part-time Writing Center Tutoring Assistant

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Campus Location: Walters State Community College - Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to assist the Writing Center Director with management and coverage of the lab and with student tutoring sessions.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in writing for multiple disciplines through in-person and online sessions.
• Monitor and assist student tutors during walk-in sessions and with online feedback.
• Assist the English Learning Lab Technician with daily management and tutoring processes.
• Provide support to faculty through materials development and class visits.
• Assist other divisional support staff on occasion with various tasks including work orders, print requests, and requisitions.
• Provide back-up coverage for division’s reception area.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or higher in English or in another academic discipline with demonstrated success as a student in English courses
• Experience in tutoring
• Ability to use a computer with internet capabilities and a printer

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in English
• Experience in writing instruction
• Experience with online course instruction

Essential Job Functions

• Works effectively as team member to achieve goals and objectives.
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas.
• Treats team members with dignity and trust and shows respect for others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, perspectives, experience and style.
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination. Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative.
• Treats team members with respect. Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.
• Respects the College’s heritage and mission while embracing important changes that advance the College’s goals.
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources.

Leadership & Supervisory

The employee in this position is responsible for directing and monitoring student workers within the English Learning Lab. The incumbent performs most tasks without the consultation of others. Resources, guidelines, or a supervisor are available for consultation as needed. Work is checked largely towards the completion of objectives.

Environment & Working Conditions

Temperature-controlled environment with occasional fluctuations and good lighting; moderate noise level; regular interruptions.

Physical Demands

Requires extensive time on a computer, staring at a monitor, and using keyboard and mouse. Uses telephone and email for regular communications.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ #501694

Posting Closes: Friday, October 3, 2025