Part Time - Chemistry - Professional Tutor

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Abington seeks a Professional Chemistry Tutor to support undergraduates in Chemistry within the Chaiken Center for Student Success. The tutor will develop workshops, collaborate with faculty and student organizations, and promote tutoring services to align with course objectives.

The role includes maintaining student records, creating Canvas resources, and handling scheduling and assessments while engaging with under-served students and leading special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related discipline with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop workshops and collaborate with faculty and student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual Chemistry tutoring for students.
• Develops and delivers workshops and instructional materials.
• Maintains detailed student records and documentation.
• Creates and maintains a Chemistry-focused Canvas course shell and resources.
• Monitors scheduling and documentation using Starfish; coordinates with departments and services.

Skills

Chemistry tutoring

Graduate teaching

Communication

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Canvas

Starfish

Job description

Penn State Abington seeks engaging and dynamic candidate to fill a newly created opening of Professional Chemistry Tutor.

This role will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to provide tutoring in Chemistry to undergraduate university students. The tutor will also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community. The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the Chaiken Center and to ensure that tutoring services align with the course objectives. The Professional Tutor will be responsible for maintaining a record for each student tutored, e.g., Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, etc.

Job Duties

• Provides individual Chemistry tutoring for students.
• Assigns practice exercises as needed.
• Mentors students in completion and review of class assignments.
• Assists students in preparing for exams.
• Assists students in developing greater self-directed learning strategies.
• Creates and maintains a Chemistry-focused Canvas course shell which will serve as a repository of Chemistry resources tutors can use as they work with their students
• Monitors scheduling & documentation through Starfish.
• Maintains detailed records: Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.
• Creates and compiles Chemistry-focused instructional and marketing materials.
• Develops and delivers workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of Chemistry topics.
• Provides administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
• Serves as a liaison to academic departments and related services.
• Performs intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students.
• Leads/coordinates special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master's degree (preferred) in Chemistry or a related discipline, 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Innovation and creativity in program development.
• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.
• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work late afternoon/early evening and, on occasion, weekend hours.

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $25/hour.

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