Summary

Meets with students individually or in small groups to provide academic support related to course content, course-related readings and course-related written assignments so students can successfully complete their coursework; as well as provides instruction, teaching and guidance in the area of academic success skills

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Tutors students on specific course content, course-related readings and course-related written assignments
• Tutors students in the area of academic success skills (e.g. learning strategies, time management, etc.)
• Coordinates tutoring goals with advisers, academic counselors and faculty to effectively meet student needs
• Attends tutor training sessions and staff meetings, as applicable
• Administers individualized tests to students with accommodations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communication, writing, English, English Education or a related field of study
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or greater in rhetoric and composition
• Experience teaching or tutoring developmental and first-year English composition courses

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.