In connection with the U-M Transfer Bridges to the Humanities program, the Sweetland Center for Writing seeks 5 graduate students with experience in writing instruction and/or tutoring to work 1-2 days per week in the writing centers at Schoolcraft Community College (1 available position - in person), Grand Rapids Community college (2 available positions - remote), and Henry Ford Community College (2 available positions - in person). Compensation is $25/hour, with the possibility of using a university car for the commute to Schoolcraft and Henry Ford College, or reimbursement for mileage if using personal means of transportation. lunch. 

At Schoolcraft, you will tutor undergraduate students taking English and first-year writing courses in the Writing Support Studio and work with the Studio director to assist in training undergraduate writing tutors. This position requires in-person availability.

At Grand Rapids, you will tutor undergraduate students in the Language Arts Tutorial Lab, many of whom seek support for their first-year composition and/or ESL writing classes. This position is remote and synchronous, so candidates need to be comfortable working in an autonomous environment that requires regular email communication with the supervisor.

At Henry Ford, you will provide one-on-one writing support to uundergraduate students in the Writing Center, many of whom are enrolled in English Composition and/or ESL writing classes. Candidates with experience working with multilingual writers are strongly encouraged to apply. This position requires in-person availability.  

The positions at Schoolcraft and Grand Rapids do not require specialized training but do require social skills and dependability. Some background with tutoring writing and/or teaching writing (or another subject) is strongly encouraged. 

The positions at Henry Ford require social skills, dependability, and background with tutoring writing and/or teaching writing. Experience with English Language learners is strongly encouraged. 

Applications are due Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Applicants should submit:

• a cover letter (no more than one page) that explains your interest in the position in connection to the specific job descriptions above. We would appreciate hearing about your experience working with undergraduate students in a tutoring or instructional capacity, especially in writing-related contexts; 
• A CV;
• and the name of a reference to support the application. 

Please submit all materials in one PDF to Laura Schuyler (schuyler@umich.edu). Please do not submit reference letters or other additional materials.