Student Assistant (Writing Tutor), University Library
In the appointment of Student Assistant – Writing Tutor, your general duties and responsibilities will be the following:
- Provide one or more of the following, determined according to tutor preferences, qualifications, and availability:
- Online writing tutoring for USask students
- Drop-in tutoring and appointment-based writing tutoring for USask students
- Writing workshop facilitation for USask students
Your general location of work will be in the University Library, and you will report to Liv Marken, University Library.
Required Number of Hours: Hours of work vary according to work volume and tutor availability. Maximum 12 hours a week.
Duration of Employment: Fall and Winter session 2025-2026
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities) A minimum of two years of full-time university study in any discipline, while maintaining an average of 85% or higher in writing-intensive courses. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Training and/or qualifications in any of the following areas are an asset, but not required (training provided in position where needed): experience, knowledge, and/or understanding of Indigenous cultural contexts and histories; education in/knowledge of principles of Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion; knowledge of assistive technologies such as Read and Write software; experience and/or training in helping students with disabilities; training in composition theory and practice and/or rhetorical communication; training in oratory or public speaking; experience in writing centre or university student services contexts; experience with one-to-one and/or group instruction in argumentation, grammar, mechanics, punctuation, editing, proofreading; education in tutoring techniques and pedagogy; intercultural competencies; experience as a peer academic mentor; experience instructing English as an additional language; fluency in one or more languages besides English; knowledge of science and technical writing; and detailed knowledge of APA, MLA and/or CMoS.
Must be registered as a USask student for Fall and Winter Terms 2025-2026.
To Apply: Interested applicants must complete this application form.
- Apply online no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
- Inquiries for this position can be directed to Liv Marken at marken@usask.ca
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.
Department: Library
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 7/24/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025
Number of Openings: 10
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines
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The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan. 