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Writing Lab Instructor [Part-Time Contract Term Appointment]

Algoma University

1520 Queen St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada P6A 2G4

As
a key member of the Learning Centre Team, the Writing lab Instructor’s
primary function is to provide support for Algoma U degree program
students who seek to improve their writing and composition skills.
Duties will include tutoring individuals, facilitating small-group
workshops, delivering occasional seminars, maintaining confidential
student records, tracking usage of the service, assessing writing
proficiency, and other related functions, in accordance with the
Writing Lab Policies and Procedures.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Graduate degree in English, Adult Education, or related discipline preferred; minimum requirement of a four-year BA.

• Experience using and ability to guide the use of MLA and APA specifications.

• Experience
  working with recent high-school graduates, mature students, Indigenous
  students, and students with English as a second language.

• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills.

• Experience working in a writing lab and/or as a tutor and TESL training are considered assets.

• Demonstrated learner-centered instructional style; teaching experience preferred.

Deadline for applications is: 4 p.m., July 11, 2008.

Positions may be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is found.

Only those successful candidates will be contacted.

Qualified candidates should submit, electronically, a letter of application, resume and three references to: Dr. Arthur Perlini, Dean at dean@algomau.ca .

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Algoma University encourages applications from all qualified women and men,
members of visible minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with
disabilities.