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Writing Tutors Needed

June 14, 2012

Gordon-Conwell’s Online MAR program is looking for qualified individuals to grade writing and research assignments during the online IS502 course, and to provide on-demand writing assistance and feedback to students through the Virtual Writing Center.

Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge submissions within 24 hours. Provide written feedback on drafts within one week of submission.
• Respond to student postings in the IS502 message forums and on the message forums of the Virtual Writing Center as assigned.
• Provide written feedback on student papers submitted to the Virtual Writing Center.
• Assist students in the process of writing a research paper.
• Conduct synchronous chats with students via Skype or Adobe Connect as requested.
• Maintain a log of interactions with students in IS502 and the Virtual Writing Center.

Qualifications:

• Has earned a master’s degree from an accredited seminary, or is an advanced student in a seminary degree program
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Thorough knowledge of Gordon-Conwell’s library system
• Thorough knowledge of academic writing standards and common citation styles
• Must be comfortable with using a computer, Sakai, and Microsoft Word

Compensation:
This position pays $100/student disbursed in three installments as students complete each module of the course.

Interested individuals should contact Cindy Wheatley, Associate Dean for Hybrid Learning, at (321) 663-7819 or cwheatley@gordonconwell.edu.