Writing Online Grader - BYU-Pathway Worldwide

Candidates must be fluent in English and submit their application in English to be considered.

Only those currently living in and authorized to work in Brazil are eligible.

The application system will store candidate information. Once submitted, application details will be shared with CES partners involved in the selection process. Applicants may receive a rejection email during or after review; however, unless a direct rejection is received from the hiring manager, applications will remain active and under consideration.

This position is interest-based, meaning applicants may not receive communication unless a specific need arises, depending on enrollment. If not selected for this round, candidate information will remain on file for future opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources representative, Bryan at bryan.miranda@byupw.edu.

Job Description

The WRIT 101 (Writing in Professional Contexts) Course Instructor is an important part of the instructional team. With a strong focus on the academic success of every student, team instructors use their subject matter expertise, deep understanding of the curriculum, and student population to:

1. Identify trends impeding academic success.
2. Conduct targeted outreach and provide instruction to target groups and individuals.
3. Build capable learners, confident in their ability to succeed academically and in life.

Instructors do not develop lessons or assessments, nor do they issue grades on student work (grading is handled by a centrally managed pool of qualified Graders).

Their focus is on the academic success of every student in their care.

Important: This is a part-time work-from-home position with the following flexible schedule:

1. 10-12 hours per week (may vary week-to-week)
2. At least 5 days worked each week
3. Required attendance at periodic team meetings (as established by the department)

Course Description - WRIT 101 - Writing in Professional Contexts

Writing in Professional Contexts introduces rhetorical principles and writing practices within the context of common business situations. During the course, students will produce professional email correspondence, meeting and presentation materials, and research-based reports to better prepare for the demands of business careers that require significant time reading, drafting, and revising written communication.

CES Dress and Grooming Expectations

All online instructors and graders who support BYU-Pathway Worldwide commit to upholding the CES Honor Code in their roles as institutional representatives, leaders, and mentors.
Employees teach students through example and counsel how to make choices that exemplify these principles and expectations, while recognizing that the roles of employees and students are distinct from each other, and their choices will reflect these differences. Employees have a higher standard for dress and grooming.
When choosing attire, employees make decisions appropriate for their professional role, responsibilities, purpose, and setting.

Dress for men and women should:

• Be modest in fit and style. Dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment is a good guideline, whether or not one has been endowed. Accommodation may be made for athletic participation.
• Be neat and clean. Sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme clothing is not acceptable.

Grooming:

• Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors.
• Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean-shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed.

Position Summary

BYU Pathway and BYU Idaho online courses are structured to include both an instructor and graders. Instructors are responsible for teaching and overall course delivery, while graders support the learning process by reviewing and evaluating assignments and providing students with constructive feedback. We are seeking graders (support staff) who will apply their skills and subject expertise to grade assignments, support student learning, provide feedback, and collaborate with instructors. Applicants must be available 10–12 hours per week
 

• Using university and department procedures and materials to evaluate student work (rubrics and feedback templates)
• Ensuring feedback is actionable, timely, and accurate
• Responding to student questions and concerns about scoring
• Coordinating with supervisors for quick resolution of grading issues
• Participating in training sessions to receive guidance and feedback
• Applying feedback from training and quality checks to improve performance
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of the academic process
   

NOTE: An applicant’s résumé and official transcripts will be used to determine eligibility to serve as an instructor for WRIT101. Please clearly reflect relevant education, professional work, and technologies on your résumé.

General Instructor Requirements:

• Experience with online teaching/learning, especially with at-risk learners (preferred)
• High accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in following procedures and meeting deadlines
• Ability to focus and maintain quality, even with repetitive or complex tasks
• Adaptability to new processes, procedures, and technologies
• Professional, respectful, and unbiased in sensitive situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software
• Proven ability to grade effectively within these subject areas

Specific Course Requirements: WRIT 101 - Writing in Professional Contexts

• Degree in the Portuguese language (Letras) or a related field (e.g. Journalism, Linguistics, Technical Writing) required.
•  Demonstrated subject matter expertise
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (required)

Additional Documentation Requirement

Candidates advancing to the next stage of the hiring process will be required to provide the following academic documents:

• Copy of original transcript (histórico escolar) 
• Copy of diploma (front and back) that clearly shows either the date of completion or the date of graduation/commencement ceremony (data da colação de grau)

Academic documents issued by Brazilian or international institutions are acceptable, provided that the documents are officially recognized in Brazil and their country of origin. (Bacharelado/Licenciatura)

Documentação Adicional Requerida 

Os(as) candidatos(as) selecionados(as) para as próximas etapas do processo seletivo deverão apresentar os seguintes documentos acadêmicos: 

• Cópia do histórico escolar (original). 
• Cópia do diploma (frente e verso) que comprove claramente a data de conclusão ou a data da colação de grau.

Serão aceitos documentos acadêmicos emitidos por instituições brasileiras ou estrangeiras, desde que reconhecidos oficialmente no Brasil e no país de origem (Bacharelado/Licenciatura).