Tutors
The Oklahoma State University Writing Center is uniquely qualified to discuss writing at all stages and with all writers because we employ tutors from a variety of backgrounds. Our writing staff is comprised of English graduate students, Writing Across the Curriculum graduate students (WAC), and undergraduate students. Many of our graduate students are experienced instructors, researchers, leaders, and organizers. Our undergraduate students are involved across campus in different majors, research projects, student organizations, and campus leadership.
Through the Writing Center, our tutors are involved in consultations, inquiry groups, research projects, workshops, presentations, and community engagement. Leadership and professional development experiences are also available through facilitating mentor groups, working as assistant directors, and leading research projects. Through an ongoing curriculum focused on pedagogy and writing, and staff education that’s built on relevant readings, our tutors are well-versed in pedagogy and effective ways to talk about and teach writing. We recognize and promote writing in all fields of study and work, which is why we bring in writers from diverse fields to meet the needs of our university.
Types of Sessions
In-Person Sessions
- One-on-one, face-to-face meeting with a peer tutor
- Receive feedback during 1-hour session through conversation with tutor
Online Synchronous Sessions
- Meet with a tutor via webcam in real time
- Receive feedback during 1-hour session through conversation with tutor
Asynchronous Sessions
- No real-time meeting with tutor; submit paper electronically through online scheduler
- Receive personal feedback within 48 hours of appointment slot
- Feedback is delivered through comments and advice letter written by tutor
- Despite the asynchronous format, tutors are only available during their work hours
Interested in Becoming a Tutor?
Undergraduate Students
The Writing Center at Oklahoma State University hires undergraduate students to serve as part-time peer tutors. Writing Center tutors engage in conversation with their peers about goals and revision strategies for a piece of writing. Applicants should possess both strong writing and interpersonal skills, but no teaching or tutoring experience is required, as tutors will be mentored throughout the year. We encourage those who enjoy collaboration and value working and learning from others to apply. The Writing Center values the experiences of students from all disciplinary and language backgrounds. Work-study students are encouraged to apply. Those selected will consult for 10 hours each week and attend a 1-hour weekly staff meeting.
Graduate Students
The Writing Center at Oklahoma State University hires graduate teaching assistants to serve as Writing Center tutors. Writing Center tutors engage in conversation with their peers about goals and revision strategies for a piece of writing. Applicants should possess both strong writing and interpersonal skills, but no teaching or tutoring experience is required, as tutors will be mentored throughout the year. We encourage those who enjoy collaboration and value working and learning from others to apply. The Writing Center values the experiences of students from all disciplinary and language backgrounds. Those selected will consult for 19 hours each week and attend a 1-hour weekly staff meeting.
How to Apply
Interested students should email a resume, two academic writing samples, contact for a faculty reference and a cover letter outlining their individual writing process and reasons for wanting to work in the Writing Center. Applications will be taken on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Oklahoma State University is an EEO E-Verify employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.