Job details:Course: ALC ProgramStart date: August 24, 2026End date: December 18, 2026Work schedule: 0 to 20 hours per weekExpected total hours: 80 hoursHourly rate: $21.82 per hour (plus vacation pay) for undergraduate students; $24.29 per hour (plus vacation pay) for graduate studentsUp to 30 positions are available. ALC Writing Tutors are required to:Engage in 10-16 hours of initial training.Participate in additional training meetings over the term.Complete individual tutor development activities as assigned.For more information please contact: Office Assistant - [email protected] ((phone hidden))Key responsibilities:The Academic Learning Centre (ALC) provides supports available to all UM students as they develop academic strengths and skills in writing, researching, and learning. The ALC's Writing Tutors provide feedback on students' academic writing with a focus on helping them develop their academic writing skills (crafting a thesis statement, developing and supporting an argument, using sources effectively and correctly).Work one‑to‑one with students at any stage of the writing process on a variety of writing‑related issues such as focus, thesis statement, organization, coherence, clarity, referencing, and grammar.Facilitate drop‑in sessions and group tutoring appointments.Guide students as they develop their revising and editing skills.Provide, recommend, and model effective use of resources related to academic writing.Provide encouragement and build student confidence and agency in the writing process.Participate in ongoing writing program initiatives in specific courses.Register students, make appointments,



and complete reports in the ALC's online appointment system.Prepare instructional/resource materials, such as tip sheets, PowerPoints, and exercises, and present them to students in tutorials, classrooms, group sessions, and online.Participate in other ALC initiatives (depending on interests, experience, and skills).Other related duties as may be assigned, e.G., participate in meetings with course instructors, attend lectures, etc.If you are an international student, you must have a valid study permit that permits campus work and you must be enrolled as a full‑time University of Manitoba student for the duration of the appointment.Qualifications:A current University of Manitoba student in good academic standing.Minimum 3.0 GPA.Strong background in essay writing.Completion of at least 45 credit hours at the undergraduate level.Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to support students with differing levels of experience, ability, and confidence with academic writing (patience, ability to provide transparent explanations, demonstrated ability to work effectively with others).An empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students of diverse educational, age, racial, ethnic,



and cultural backgrounds.Completion of academic studies and experience that have resulted in an expertise specifically appropriate for supporting students in their academic skills in various disciplines.Experience, knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories considered an asset.Indigenous students are strongly encouraged to apply.Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.Required Documents (please attach in a single document):A cover letter.Your résumé.A copy of your most recent unofficial transcript.A sample of your academic writing that includes citations and references.Additional Information:The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion, and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204‑474‑7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Writing Tutor - $21.8 - $24.3 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg