Academic Tutor, Math Lab, UC Blue Ash College

About the role

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC is a Carnegie 1 institution and the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

UC Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio, located on 135 acres in a park-like setting fifteen miles north of the uptown campus. The college serves approximately 5,100 students with primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, general education courses, and technical baccalaureate degrees. It is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award and earned national recognition in 2025 as an Opportunity College and University for advancing student success.

The Academic Tutor assists students in Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics coursework ranging from developmental level to college sophomore level courses. The primary role is to provide individualized one-on-one tutoring or small group tutoring sessions. A secondary role is lab assistant for physics, charged with setup and tear down of physics experiments a few times a week. This position requires commitment to excellence in undergraduate learning and teaching in an open-access college setting.

This is a benefits-eligible, part-time position with a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 75%. The tutor will work the majority of hours during Fall and Spring semesters (approximately 40 hours per week throughout those 32 weeks). Summer semesters may require approximately 20 hours per week. Working hours may include mornings after 8:00 am, afternoons, and early evening. All hours are worked in person at the UC Blue Ash campus. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in Math, Physics, and Statistics.
• Guide students who need additional help with designated subject area classwork.
• Help students develop study plans and strategies.
• Coordinate with physics faculty to schedule and facilitate the weekly setup and teardown of physics lab experiments.
• Frequently reach overhead and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Math, Physics, or Statistics).
• One (1) year of experience serving as a tutor, teacher, or teaching assistant related to Math, Physics, or Statistics OR one (1) year of professional experience in a related field such as laboratory or research related to Math, Physics, or Statistics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related field will be considered.

Physical requirements

Office environment; no specific unusual physical or environmental demands beyond frequently reaching overhead and occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate of $20.00 to $20.72 per hour, dependent on the candidate's experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition remission for employee and eligible dependents, covering nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust retirement plans: UC contributes 14–18% of salary to state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP); employees do not contribute to Social Security (except Medicare).
• Generous time-off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays plus additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Schedule

Part-time, 75% FTE. Fall and Spring semesters: approximately 40 hours per week for 32 weeks. Summer semesters: approximately 20 hours per week. Hours may include mornings after 8:00 am, afternoons, and early evening. All work is performed in person at the UC Blue Ash campus.