JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Berks is currently seeking applications for a Part Time Faculty Tutor.
The Part Time Faculty Tutor will:
Provide academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups
Create and implement tutorial programs that guide and assist students with homework, problem solving, report writing, and test preparation
This position will report for on-campus work and work out of the Learning Center in Franco 161
Provide students with insight from a pedagogical perspective and would benefit from having prior experience teaching SC220
The ideal candidate would be available to tutor throughout Monday through Friday, at varying hours of the day to maximize student access
Individual must be able to tutor the following subjects: MATH 04, 21, 22, 26, 110, 140, 141; STAT 100, 200, 250, 484, SCM 200 and PSYCH 200.
Minimum Requirements : Ph. D. in Math/Science Education or closely related area.
Preferred Requirements: Prior high school teaching experience within the last 15 years; Prior tutoring experience
Duties and Responsibilities
- Tutor students individually or in scheduled group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review for tests
- Facilitates labs to develop writing, math, word processing, study, and other academic skills
- Leads and trains entry level tutors in strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and learning differences
- Maintains and updates confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
- Researches and selects learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handout, study, and related materials
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to effectively manage time and schedules
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Basic data entry and/or word processing skills
- Organizing and coordinating skills
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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