Professional Writing Tutor (Part-Time)

The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a part-time Professional Writing Tutor for our Center for Student Success and Advising. Reporting to the Director of Tutoring and Student Success, this position is dedicated to supporting the writing and general academic success of all graduate and doctoral students enrolled in Lesley programs. The role focuses specifically on long-term literature reviews, thesis preparation, and dissertation revisions.

As a Professional Writing Tutor, you will hold individual tutoring sessions with students, maintain detailed records of meetings, and create tailored success plans. You will also collaborate with the Director of Tutoring and Student Success on workshops and broader student success initiatives. This is a hybrid role with some on-campus requirements, where you will see your students approximately once a week.

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment where innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice, and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence. The University strives for a campus culture that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides equal opportunity for participation, and helps develop each individual's capacity to confidently engage within and across difference. Given the evolving national context and rapid demographic changes, the University has made a significant commitment to enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities.

Expressing Interest

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.

At Lesley University, we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people of all backgrounds can participate equally and fully as their true selves. The University prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected categories in all education programs and activities. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.