Writing Coach - Richmond, Canada - Trinity Western University

Trinity Western University

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Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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 graduate students in writing tutoring sessions on various writing skills at various stages of the writing process, including prewriting drafting, revision, researching, and formatting
Facilitate group sessions and workshops on writing topics
Coordinate with course instructors about course writing content, expectations, and formative feedback
Plan and facilitate break out writing group sessions and workshops based on specific learning outcomes
Develop writing resources and training materials
Session recordkeeping and administrative tasks
Communicate and attend meetings with the team of Writing Coaches

The Person

Skills and Abilities

Experienced in learning and writing at the graduate level
Researchinformed understanding of writing and writing pedagogy
Collaborative
Strong communication skills in English
Ability to scaffold learning and adjust scaffolding as needed
Desire to come alongside students in their learning journey

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

Warm-hearted, dedicated, committed and mature evangelical Christian with a keen desire to serve in family, church, work and community. A firm commitment to TWU's mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. Passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education.

Servant-Leader Way of Life:

Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Key Internal Interactions

Reports:
None

Reports to:
Assistant Director of the Learning Commons,
Writing Centre

Standards & Requirements

Education:
Master's degree in TESOL, Linguistics, English, Education or related field.

Experience:
At least one year teaching or coaching writing at the Higher Ed level

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._

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Benefits Of Working at TWU:

A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
Free access to TWU's fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
Discounts and perks for the onsite Trinity Western Outfitters bookstore and cafeterias, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and reimbursement for annual wellness/recreation related purchases).
Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
Free employee parking on campus.
Special community events throughout the year.
A positive Christian fellowship environment.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people._