Job Details

Academic Writing Practitioners (Academic Writing Support Unit)

Requirements

ACADEMIC WRITING PRACTITIONERS X4

An honors student studying towards a Master's degree and or a master’s degree studying towards a PhD in any of the following fields: Linguistics, Language Studies, Communication Studies, or a closely related field.

Duties

• To provide academic writing support for the four (4) Faculties (Faculty of Science, Engineering & Agriculture (FSEA), Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Education (FHSSE), Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), and Faculty of Management, Commerce & Law (FCML) as follows:

• Provide one‑on‑one student consultations on academic writing, including assignments, essays, reports, projects, and other assessments.
• Conduct writing workshops, seminars, and small-group interventions.
• Support students with understanding academic writing conventions such as structure, argumentation, coherence, referencing, and academic integrity.
• Maintain consultation records, compile reports, and perform filing and other administrative tasks.
• Work closely with faculty staff and the Academic Writing Unit to ensure alignment with disciplinary writing expectations.
• Offer writing assistance via contact sessions, online platforms, and blended support models.
• Provide tailored writing support to students with varied learning abilities, including those at risk or requiring additional support.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the enhancement of writing support initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility, willingness to learn, and a strong student‑centred approach.