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Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

Academic Support & Engagement provides tailored, comprehensive supports within inclusive spaces in which students become critically-engaged, self-determined learners. As a result of our work, students discover and develop their strengths, establish their academic identity, engage in leadership and learning opportunities, and build the confidence and the competence they need to thrive.

We support students’ academic, personal, and professional growth through Accessible Education; Learning Development & Success; Transition, Leadership & Enrichment; and the Writing Support Centre. As valued partners in student learning, our work is situated at the intersection of curricular and co-curricular activities. We help students navigate academic and life transitions, remove barriers to full participation in all aspects of campus life, and contribute to the retention of Western students.

The Writing Support Centre offers comprehensive support to members of the Western University community. Programming includes outreach and Writing in the Disciplines seminars, online advising sessions and writing resources, summer transition clinics, writers’ retreats, a yearly graduate writing conference, and one-to-one writing counselling. Successful applicants will be responsible for one-to-one writing advising duties. The Writing Support Centre seeks conscientious, knowledgeable staff members who exhibit patience and excellent communication skills.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a master’s degree
• Experience working in a university writing centre
• Excellent writing skills
• Rhetoric and composition knowledge
• Excellent overall communication skills
• Experience presenting
• Experience working with diverse groups

Preferred requirements:

Applicants who have the following will be considered first:

• Two years university teaching experience

Responsibilities:

• Counsel undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scholar writers regardless of their discipline
• Help students with their presentation skills, including slide deck design
• Respond to student online paper submissions
• Teach Writing in the Disciplines workshops when necessary
• Help with general upkeep of the Writing Support Centre
• Learn about other Western Student Experience programming

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or phone 519-661-2194.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.