Doctoral Writing Specialist

Westcliff International School

Writing Center Specialist providing academic writing support to students at Westcliff University. Engaging in tutoring and feedback for graduate and doctoral-level assignments in a fully remote position.

Posted 7/31/2026part-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic writing and editing, with a focus on providing constructive feedback on APA-compliant scholarly documents. Proficient in developing and facilitating workshops and resources that empower students in their dissertation and research processes.

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Doctorate DegreeProfessional Proofreading ExperienceEditing SkillsAPA-Compliant Document FeedbackCitation Management Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Academic WritingCopyeditingQuantitative Research MethodologiesCurriculum DevelopmentWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailStudent Engagement

Tools & Technologies

EndNoteZoteroMendeleyGrammarlyMS Word Track ChangesGoogle

Industry Keywords

Dissertation SupportGraduate-Level Writing CenterESL/EFL LearnersResearch ProposalsLiterature Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consultation services to students in the dissertation process, as well as doctoral and master’s-level assignments
Ensure feedback is delivered promptly, meeting established deadlines and service standards
Maintain regular communication with the Writing Center leadership to align with best practices and improve student outcomes
Facilitate workshops and writing boot camps, including curation and delivery of related materials, virtually as needed
Create and curate content for dissertation support resources, such as handouts, explanations, and tutorials
Provide copyediting services for the University’s research journal prior to publication
Attend Writing Center team meetings and participate in professional development activities
Assist in Writing Center projects, such as piloting new programs or developing advanced resources
Track and report student progress and engagement to Writing Center leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of three years of professional proofreading or graduate-level writing center experience
Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed
Meticulous attention to detail and strong editing skills
Effective interpersonal skills to guide students in making meaningful improvements
Proven ability to teach, edit, and provide constructive feedback on APA-compliant scholarly documents, including dissertations, theses, and academic manuscripts
Proficiency in using citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley) and academic editing tools (e.g., Grammarly, MS Word Track Changes, and Google)
Ability to engage and lead students toward success in workshop settings
Commitment to empowering students with actionable and supportive feedback
Expertise in quantitative research methodologies
Demonstrated experience in academic writing, including literature review, research proposals, and data-driven manuscripts
Classroom teaching or instructional experience
Experience supporting ESL/EFL learners
Curriculum or workshop development experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
Flexible hybrid work schedule