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’ skill 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 C1 (advanced) English level, who will participate by invitation only. Each workshop 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 workshop 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
Company Overview
Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government focused on social and economic development. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.peacecorps.gov.