Online Data Science Tutor (Graduate Program)

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston College seeks Tutors for the online Master’s in Data Science program in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. This temporary role averages 10–15 hours per week across the semester, with a maximum of 170 hours, supporting courses in multiple semesters (Spring, Summer, Fall).

The position offers graduate-level teaching experience, mentorship from faculty, and exposure to human-centered data science, ethics, and bias-minimization within a Jesuit university setting.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills are required.
• Academic background/coursetaking in data science and related fields.
• Prior teaching experience in data science, computer science, or statistics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 not possible, notify ahead and watch recordings.
• Act professionally in all communications with students and with your Faculty Instructor.
• Respond to student questions via email within 1 business day.
• Alert your Faculty Instructor of any suspicions of academic dishonesty by students.
• Keep track of hours worked and share logs with your Faculty Instructor.

Skills

Python

English communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Teaching experience (preferred)

Education

Academic background in data science

Job description

Boston College seeks Tutors for the online Master’s in Data Science program in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. This temporary role averages 10–15 hours per week across the semester, with a maximum of 170 hours, supporting courses in multiple semesters (Spring, Summer, Fall).

The position offers graduate-level teaching experience, mentorship from faculty, and exposure to human-centered data science, ethics, and bias-minimization within a Jesuit university setting.