Paid and volunteer positions are occasionally available at Student Academic Success Services and will be posted here.
If you have questions about current or upcoming positions, please contact us or email the Director of SASS, Susan Korba.
Career Opportunities at SASS:
Academic Assistant (Writing Coach) for 2026-2027 Academic Year Student Academic Success Services Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Closing date: August 16th, 2026
For the 2026-2027 academic year, Student Academic Success Services is seeking Writing Coaches for its 1:1 Writing Program. Candidates must have a graduate degree, preferably in a writing-related field, and experience with academic writing, 1:1 consulting/tutoring, and/or teaching. Experience working with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, particularly those who have English as an additional language, is strongly preferred. For a full description of the position and additional qualifications and skills, please see more details about the position here: Writing Coach Position. The primary purpose of this position is to provide writing support to undergraduate and graduate students in order to assist them in becoming more skilled, confident, and versatile writers. Candidates will be required to do some preliminary training and should be prepared to work outside of the regular 9-5 work week (e.g., weekend or evening shifts). Term dates: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 (note that actual work hours assigned will likely begin in week four of the fall term, 2026, and end or be greatly reduced at the end of each term). Work hours: The actual number of hours of work will be determined depending on availability of shifts/demand. The number of hours of work per week can vary from 3 to 14 hours. The rate of pay is commensurate with the rates specified in the Collective Agreement of Academic Assistants (USW). Please apply in writing with a cover letter and resume or CV to Leslie Paterson, Manager of 1:1 Programming at SASS (leslie.paterson@queensu.ca). Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, August 16th, 2026. Please note that only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. |