Professional Tutor, Math and Physics Resource Center

Professional Tutor, Math and Physics Resource Center

Job Summary : To tutor students in Math, Physics, and Statistics in the Math and Physics Resource Center and to act as supervisor of student tutors when coordinators are not on duty and perform administrative duties as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Tutor students, through both walk-in and individual tutoring sessions, in-person and online, in all Math and Physics classes supported by the Center (Math 081 Math 262 and Physics 107 Physics 212).

This includes help with software packages such as Minitab and Maple. Supervise student tutors when coordinators of the Math and Physics Resource Center are not on duty.

• Assist coordinators in creating materials for webpages or workshops.
• Assist students with questions regarding Center services.
• Administer Math 081 computation skills tests as needed.
• Assist with tracking, appointment, and other software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received : Supervision is received from the coordinators of the Math and Physics Resource Center.

Supervision Exercised : Supervision of student tutors when neither of the coordinators are on duty.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and substantial coursework in physics or bachelor’s degree in physics and substantial coursework in mathematics.
• Must be highly competent in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations, mechanics, and electricity / magnetism and willing and able to quickly learn statistics, geometry, mathematical software packages, and other topics covered in our supported courses.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a minor / second major in physics or bachelor’s degree in physics and a minor / second major in mathematics.
• Comfortable with statistics, geometry, or mathematical software packages.

Working Conditions : Duties are generally performed indoors and on-campus and not exposed to adverse conditions. Some weeknights and weekends may be required.

Occasionally remote duties may be assigned.

Posted through : Open until filled. Applicants must apply online : jobs.svsu.edu

About SVSU :

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Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of study for its nearly 9,000 students.

Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The Chronicle of Higher Education recognized SVSU as a Great College to Work For in 2016, 2017, and 2018. SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research.

In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.

S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements, or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations, and school districts to improve students’ performance in math and science at the middle school, high school, and university levels.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing. SVSU fields 17 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level.

The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http : / / www.svsu.edu .

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