Part-Time Professional Tutor - Center for Academic Success & Tutoring - Anatomy & Physiology

Job Description

The Professional Tutors provide high-quality tutoring for the Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST). The ideal Professional Tutor is friendly and approachable, responsible and reliable, organized and efficient, and can work with a diverse student body while always maintaining a professional demeanor. The ideal candidate must have solid interpersonal communication skills with a genuine desire to assist students. Professional Tutors work directly with students to help them clarify course concepts and materials, develop effective ways to learn the material, share learning resources and study strategies, and provide general course-related guidance. Tutors may also help with special tutoring-related projects or other duties as assigned by the Director. This position requires an understanding of and demonstrated experience with best practices and theories related to tutoring and/or teaching. Prior undergraduate tutoring, teaching assistant, or other teaching experience is a requirement. Candidates must tutor Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BIO 170 and BIO 171).

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Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications. In your cover letter, include the specific courses you are qualified to tutor and the days/hours you are available to tutor. Copies of undergraduate transcripts demonstrating proficiency in course material must be provided by hiring date.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Anatomy and Physiology courses (as evident by transcripts).
  • Minimum of one academic year undergraduate tutoring, teaching assistant (TA), or other teaching experience.
  • Ability to maintain a regular weekly tutoring schedule for the semester.
  • Certified in technology and experience using Google Meet and video-conferencing software.
  • Ability to work with a diverse student body.
  • Solid interpersonal communication skills and a genuine desire to assist students.
• Prior experience teaching and/or tutoring Farmingdale State College courses.
• Proficiency or native speaker in a language other than English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Farmingdale State College graduate or completed relevant undergraduate coursework at Farmingdale State College.
• Prior experience teaching and/or tutoring Farmingdale State College courses.
• Proficiency or native speaker in a language other than English.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time, UUP professional staff position.
• SALARY: $20.00/hour, may increase commensurate with experience and academic background.
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: TBD
• The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
• VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION