Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on Sept 5, 2025.

Classification: Student Assistant IV
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Group Tutor – English, Drama, Creative Writing
Department: English/Drama/Creative Writing, Arts
Wage or Salary: $20.69/hr
Hours of Work: 2 hours/week for 13 weeks
Start Date: Sept 8, 2025 (Fall Term), Jan 12, 2026 (Winter Term)
Number of Positions available: 2
Length of Appointment:(indicate end date of employment) Dec 5, 2025 (Fall Term), April 10, 2026 (Winter Term)
Course title and number (if applicable): 30.145 and 30.147
Date Issued: August 29, 2025

Qualifications/Experience:

The Department of English, Drama, and Creative Writing is hiring peer tutors (one position in the Fall term, and one in the Winter term) to assist students with their writing assignments in 30.145 and 30.147. Students in all sections of both courses will be advised that a tutor is available, and will be able to make one-on-one appointments with the tutor to seek assistance with their writing. The peer tutor(s), therefore, must be proficient in the English language and in writing essays of literary criticism. Ideally, the tutor(s) will be completing, or have completed, a Bachelor’s Degree in English literature, and will show proficiency in essay writing.

Duties:

• Offer assistance to students in all sections of 30.145 and 30.147 with writing assignments, which may include attention to grammar, writing style, paragraph structure, essay organization, and/or thesis statements.
• Meet with students in person or virtually to answer questions and offer advice on writing.
• Attend meetings, as required, with instructors of 30.145 and 30.147.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

To Apply: Please email a c.v. and transcript to Dr. Deanna Smid (smidd@brandonu.ca) no later than September 5, 2025 at 4:30.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.
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