Undergraduate Tutor for University Writing Center, Summer 2026/AY 2026-2027

Position overview

Position title: Writing Consultant (Remedial Tutor)

Salary range: See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $22.14 per hour.

Percent time: Up to 25

Anticipated start: Summer: June 22, 2026
Fall: August 19, 2026

Position duration: Academic year and summer session

Application Window

Open date: March 13, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University Writing Center at UC Merced has the mission of promoting the value of writing across disciplines and outside of academia to support campus writers and enhance their approaches to writing.

Writing Consultants (Remedial Tutors) work closely with student peers to support their learning by engaging and encouraging students in a reflective writing process focused on revision as rethinking and reconsidering approaches to their work. The responsibilities of Writing Consultants include working closely with students to improve reading, analytical and critical thinking, and research writing. In addition, Writing Consultants are expected to work collaboratively on projects in support of the University Writing Center's mission (workshops, outreach events, social media, etc.).

Requirements of the position include:

Commitment to a fixed semester schedule
Participation in mandatory orientation/training prior to the start of instruction
Participation in mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings (Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Completion (with a passing grade) of WRI 10: Reading & Composition (by end of Spring 2026).
Familiarity with the University Writing Center's mission and policies.
Effective communication skills with peers, faculty, and staff (both oral and written).
Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally, linguistically, and educationally diverse community.

Additional qualifications

Enrollment as a UC Merced Undergraduate student

Preferred qualifications

Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
Previous tutoring experience

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please express your interest in working at the University Writing Center, your expectations for this position, and any previous experiences and/or coursework that will help you grow as a Writing Consultant.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Please upload your most recently updated Resume/C.V. Make sure your class standing (first year, sophomore, etc.) and major are clearly noted. recently updated C.V.
Writing Sample - Please provide a recent example of your academic writing (minimum: 2 pages).
Fall 2026 Schedule - If you have your Fall 2026 schedule at the time of application, please upload a copy here. Not including a schedule will not impact how your application is reviewed.
(Optional)
Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

1 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information for a professional or academic reference.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02130

Help contact: egoldin@ucmerced.edu

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