STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s degree required, preferably in education, linguistics, or TESOL.
Experience: Familiarity with the academic and linguistic expectations of Canadian university; at least 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring
Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.
We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Writing Coaches help students with every stage of their writing process via individual and group sessions. Writing Coaches collaborate with faculty and support staff to provide support to students from orientation to graduation.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Work with students in writing coaching sessions on various writing skills at various stages of the writing process, such as: prewriting, integrating research, drafting, revising, editing, and formatting
• Plan and facilitate writing group sessions and workshops based on specific learning outcomes and assignments
• Coordinate with course instructors regarding course-specific writing support, such as: course writing content and assignments, expectations, rubrics, and formative feedback
• Develop writing resources and training materials
• Collaborate with the team of Writing Coaches and other Learning Commons professionals
• Refer students to appropriate TWU specialists and supports
• Engage in professional development