Job Description

Job Title: Graduate Writing Coach / Tutor (Contract Position)

Position Summary:

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS) is seeking a skilled and experienced Graduate Writing Coach/Tutor to provide one-on-one and small-group academic writing support for graduate students enrolled in LPTS Masters and Doctoral programs. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience with graduate-level academic and research writing, as well as expertise in major citation styles including MLA, APA, and Chicago.

This is a contract position that offers flexible scheduling and pays up to $40 per hour .

The Writing Coach will work directly with the Academic Support Center (ASC) to assist both in-person and online graduate students in developing clarity, structure, and scholarly rigor in their writing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized coaching and feedback on academic and research writing for graduate students.
• Assist students with thesis/dissertation writing, literature reviews, and other scholarly projects.
• Support mastery of citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago) and best practices for avoiding plagiarism.
• Facilitate writing workshops or small-group sessions as needed.
• Collaborate with Academic Support Center staff to align writing support with institutional learning goals.
• Maintain records of student sessions and progress.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with graduate students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• Academic background (minimum Bachelors) in English, Education, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
• Significant experience as a writing tutor, coach, or instructor in higher education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in academic and research writing, with deep understanding of graduate-level academic standards.
• Expertise in MLA, APA, and Chicago style manuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience supporting both in-person and online learners.

Contract Details:

• Compensation: $30-$40/hour
• Contract Type: Part-time, hourly, independent contractor
• Work Modality: Remote and/or in-person (as assigned)
• Reports To: Manager of Academic Support Center
• Application Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025
• Contract Term: This contract position may begin by mid-November 2025 and run through the 2025–2026 academic year, with potential for renewal.

Application Requirements:

• Professional résumé or CV
• Cover letter describing relevant writing coach/tutor experience and your approach to writing support of students in higher education
• Two references from previous clients or supervisors familiar with your tutoring or teaching work

Submit application materials via email to Alex Thomas (Vice President of Enrollment & Student Success - athomas@lpts.edu) by close of business Monday, November 10, 2025.

ABOUT LOUISVILLE SEMINARY

Founded in 1853, Louisville Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming students from wide ecumenical backgrounds while maintaining its long, historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary is led by the Holy Spirit to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. It is distinguished by its nationally-recognized marriage and family therapy and field education programs, its black church studies program, the scholarship and church service among its faculty, and a commitment to training people to participate in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ. For more information, call (800) 264-1839 or log onto

Louisville Seminary is committed to providing our employees an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. Louisville Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, creed, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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