Academic Writing Specialist (Senior Level)

Position Name: SENIOR TUTOR - BITSLAW WRITING CENTRE BITS Law School, BITS Pilani (Greater Mumbai Campus) welcomes applications for the position of the Senior Tutor at the BITSLAW Writing Centre (BWC) for the Academic Year 2026-27. Location: BITS Law School, BITS Pilani (Mumbai campus), https://maps.App.Goo.Gl/dCPfyHUXD9xrYJLd8 ) Number of positions: 1 Nature of position: Full time Joining: 15th July 2026 Appointment till: 14th July 2027 Work Description and Key Requirements: Conducting one-on-one writing tutorials with BITSLAW students to help them with their writing across a variety of situations such as ideation, first or final drafts of assignments, independent research, writing for public fora or for academic journals, help with examination preparation, and other writing related advice such as providing constructive feedback on cover letters, applications, resumes, and proposals at various stages. Assisting BWC faculty with the research into and development of appropriate teaching materials in relation to Academic Writing.

Contributing to the ongoing development and design of the BWC curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning. Coordinating with the BWC Administrative and Communications contact and assisting them in the day-to-day tasks, event organizing (including annual conference) and record-keeping for the Writing Centre. Offering and conducting (and supporting faculty in offering and conducting) workshops on critical and academic writing, critical thinking, research methods and legal writing.

Conducting sensitization sessions/workshops on plagiarism and unfair means for students and administering Turnitin reports for student course work. Essential Academic Qualifications: Strong demonstrable interest and written work in the genre of critical, academic writing AND A postgraduate degree in Law OR English literature OR Liberal Arts OR any allied field of Humanities and Social Sciences. Please note that we would prefer if the candidate’s educational qualifications include a degree in Law, although we are very open to considering applications from candidates with any of the educational backgrounds mentioned above.

Additional Preferred Requirements: Familiarity with research methods and different modes of writing, including legal writing, as demonstrable in the candidate’s course work so far A demonstrable tutoring experience offering guidance to peers/students to enhance their writing and communication skills Previous experience working in an academic or research environment, including related to law Demonstrable ability to handle confidential information with discretion Knowledge of legal research methodologies and familiarity with the academic publishing process A strong commitment to student success, with a focus on providing personalised support and guidance. Compensation: Competitive compensation structure which is commensurate with qualifications and experience. On a need basis, the candidate will be considered for furnished student housing on campus.

Application Procedure: By 3rd July, 2026,please send an email to [email protected] (cc’ing [email protected] ) mentioning in the subject line: “Application for Senior Tutor at the BWC”, along with an updated 2-page CV, a brief cover letter introducing yourself and your interest in the role, a writing sample (1000-1500 words), and a name of at least one referee familiar with your academic work. (We will contact your referee/s only at the final stage of the conversation, if at all, and will inform you prior to reaching out to them). We will conduct an interview (and may conduct a small writing test) to ascertain your qualification for the position. To know more about the BITS Law Writing Centre, click here: https://www.Bitslawschool.Edu.In/bitslaw-writing-centre If you have any queries about the position/application process, feel free to write to us at [email protected]