Writing Centre Tutor (2952)

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00276

Division

Provost and Vice-President Academic

Department

Library Administration

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

Workload is equivalent to one section.

Pay Level

VIUFA F2: temporary instructional.

Starting Salary

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

Appointment Start Date

31-Aug-2026

Appointment End Date

22-Dec-2026

Additional Information

Two positions available: one in the Fall 2026 Semester, one in the Spring 2027 Semester.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

14-May-2026

Closing Date

05-Aug-2026

Job Reference

2952

Documents

• VIUFA Sessional Workload Examples
  (PDF, 92.46kb)

Duties:

• Assist student writers with a wide range of writing situations in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Meet with students from all disciplines for one-on-one tutorials primarily in-person to help them develop and express their ideas effectively in their writing.
• Give workshops on aspects of the writing process.
• Update Writing Centre resources as required.
• Participate in events like RockVIU and Long Night Against Procrastination to support student engagement and retention.
• Work with librarians to determine opportunities for shared workshops.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a regular faculty appointment at VIU (BCGEU or VIUFA).
• Master's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in a discipline related to Vancouver Island University's education offerings and experience teaching in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD from an appropriately accredited institution,
• experience tutoring student writers,
• and a willingness to tutor students from across the disciplines.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.