Graduate Data Science Tutor (Temporary)

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston College invites applications for Tutors to support its online Master’s in Data Science program. The role averages 10–15 hours per week across the semester, with a maximum of 170 hours, offering graduate-level teaching and mentoring experience in a fast-growing program.

Tutors assist with feedback, grading, course materials on Canvas, and live sessions; responsiveness within one business day is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills are required.
• Academic background/coursetaking in data science and related fields is required.
• Prior teaching experience in data science, computer science, or statistics is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills are required.
• Work experience in data science or related fields are helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English are required.

Responsibilities

• Support your Faculty Instructor in providing feedback and grades for student work.
• Be available via email communication with your Faculty Instructor, with responses expected within 1 business day
• Familiarize yourself with all course materials on the course Canvas website
• Attend all course synchronous sessions live. If live attendance is not possible, you must notify the Faculty Instructor ahead of time and watch the recordings promptly.
• Act professionally in all communications with students and with your Faculty Instructor
• Respond to student questions via email (or another designated platform like Slack, depending on the course) within 1 business day
• Alert your Faculty Instructor of any suspicions of academic dishonesty by students
• Keep track of your hours worked and share these logs with your Faculty Instructor

Skills

Strong Python skills

Academic background in data science

Education

Academic background/coursetaking in data science and related fields

Job description

Boston College invites applications for Tutors to support its online Master’s in Data Science program. The role averages 10–15 hours per week across the semester, with a maximum of 170 hours, offering graduate-level teaching and mentoring experience in a fast-growing program.

Tutors assist with feedback, grading, course materials on Canvas, and live sessions; responsiveness within one business day is expected.