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Graduate Writing Tutor
Posted on Jun 9, 2026
Millikin University invites applications for a Graduate Writing Tutor beginning August 17, 2026. This position will work 5 to 12 hours per week (flat rate of 5 hours per week, with up to 7 additional hours based on workload). Position will be paid through Accounts Payable and not eligible for benefits. This position is responsible for:
- Synchronous online tutoring of graduate students, for up to 9 hours per week.
- Asynchronous editing of graduate writing submissions, for up to 3 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Strong background in graduate level scholarly writing.
- Teaching and tutoring experience.
- Experience in advising multimodal writing.
- Knowledge of different citation styles, especially APA.
- Ability to support graduate students in an online tutoring environment.
- Ability to lead writing workshops.
- Flexible meeting times.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to increasing employee diversity and will consider qualified applicants with experience in diverse settings, who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities or a record of teaching a diverse student population.