Writing Tutor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Documents Required

- Cover Letter
- CV or Resume
- Hours of availability
- Two writing samples of at least 5 pages

Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a "Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus" letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number SS Position Title Writing Tutor Faculty/Department Student Affairs Unit SA - Student Success Centre Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary

- Discuss students’ writing in one-on-one consultation sessions over Zoom and in person. This is an on-campus position, so tutors must be willing and able to come to the main campus at U of R at least twice a week.
- Able to communicate with a vast variety of students with differing levels of academic and linguistic skills.
- Help students develop effective reading and writing strategies. Up to date knowledge of learning strategies (time management, note taking, etc.) an asset.
- Educate students about the writing process, as well as provide support with grammar and mechanics, style, and citations ( APA , MLA , Chicago).
- Help students understand key components of academic writing: essays, reports,



research skills.

Position Requirements

Students of all faculties are welcome to apply. Students enrolled in graduate studies will be given preference. Consideration will also be given to senior undergraduate students with relevant experience. Experience in tutoring ESL and/or international students would be an asset but is not a requirement. Training will be provided. Must be a registered U of R Student. Must be available at least 8 hours a week and be willing to pick up added/empty shifts from time to time. Successful applicants will be mentored in the discipline of academic reading and writing.

Physical Demands

- Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
- Salary Range As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement
- Status Term
- Work Hours 8-10 hours/week. Available shifts are daytime and/or evenings.

Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) October 19, 2026 to December 11, 2026 Full time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Job Open Date 09/29/2026 Job Close Date 10/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

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