[Remote] Support University Researchers’ Academic Writing - Mexico

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peace Corps is seeking a Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP) to support university researchers at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) in developing their academic writing skills. The role involves creating or adapting a research writing guide and facilitating workshops to enhance writing and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-conduct an assessment to understand the researchers’ reputed company level and interests
• Co-design and co-facilitate two series of workshops to help researchers acquire the skills needed to review and edit research articles (group size will be approximately eight researchers with a B2 (intermediate high) to reputed company (advanced) English level, who will participate by invitation only. Each reputed company series will have six one-hour long sessions. The final (sixth) session will allow participants to provide feedback and resolve any lingering questions)
• Review researchers’ articles and provide feedback
• Create a digital folder containing reputed company session plans and materials used
• Participate in weekly planning and feedback meetings

Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Master's degree in any field
• 2 years teaching research and/or academic writing
• Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually

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