Writing Tutor (Graduate Student Assistant), University Library

In the appointment of Student Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:

Provide one or more of the following, determined according to tutor preferences, qualifications, and availability:

Your general location of work will be in the University Library, and you will report to Liv Marken, University Library.

Required Number of Hours: Hours of work vary according to work volume and tutor availability. Maximum 12 hours a week.

Duration of Employment: Fall and Winter session 2026-2027.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

A minimum of an undergraduate degree in any discipline, while maintaining an average of 85% or higher in writing-intensive courses.

Must be a graduate student registered in both fall and winter terms, 2026-27.

Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Training and/or qualifications in any of the following areas are an asset, but not required (training provided in position where needed): experience, knowledge, and/or understanding of Indigenous cultural contexts and histories;

education in/knowledge of principles of Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion;

education and experience instructing English as an additional language; fluency in one or more languages besides English; knowledge of assistive technologies such as Read and Write software;

education in critical artificial intelligence literacies;

experience and/or training in helping students with disabilities; training in composition theory and practice and/or rhetorical communication; training in oratory or public speaking;

experience in writing centre or university student services contexts;

experience with one-to-one and/or group instruction in argumentation, grammar, mechanics, punctuation, editing, proofreading;

education in tutoring techniques and pedagogy; intercultural competencies;





experience as a peer academic mentor; knowledge of science and technical writing; and detailed knowledge of APA, MLA and/or Chicago Manual of Style (notes-bibliography).

To Apply

Applicants must complete this application form.

- Apply online no later than Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Inquiries for this position can be directed to Liv Marken at [email protected]

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.

Department: Library

Status: Casual

Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC

Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay

Posted Date: 7/23/2026

Closing Date: 8/5/2026

Number of Openings: 10

Work Location: On Campus The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming setting where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

📌 Writing Tutor (Graduate Student Assistant), University Library (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon