Student - Tutor - Physics

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking student tutors for one-on-one and group sessions to help peers master physics and related course content on campus, with face-to-face tutoring and online lab opportunities. Tutors will participate in required training and certification and contribute to tutoring initiatives and end-of-year events.

Ideal candidates are UVU students with at least a 3.0 GPA and a B- or better in PHYS 2210 and PHYS 2220; preference for upper-division physics coursework and the

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Grade B- or better in PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2220

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually and in groups by appointment and/or drop-in
• Online tutoring lab or other labs across campus as assigned
• Participate in required tutor training and certification
• Contribute to tutoring initiatives like class visits, handouts, workshops, and end-of-year events

Skills

Physics content knowledge

Clear communication

Study skills

Problem solving

Time management

Campus resources familiarity

Job description

Academic Tutoring at UVU is seeking student tutors who will work one‑on‑one and with groups to help students navigate the challenges of their assigned courses and content material. Academic Tutoring embraces the power of students helping students and supports all individuals—regardless of identity, culture, point of view, or background—as they navigate the challenges associated with their educational goals. With a focus on gateway major courses, certified peer tutors work alongside each student to foster serious academic exploration and inspire lifelong learning.

• Tutor students (individually and in groups) by appointment and/or drop‑in, in assigned courses and content material.
• On top of face‑to‑face tutoring, tutors may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or in other labs across campus.
• Participate in required tutor training and certification.
• Tutors are also expected to contribute to certain Academic Tutoring initiatives like conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and contributing to end of the year events.

• Must be a current UVU student
• Minimum 3.0GPA.
• Grade B- or better in PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2220

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade B- or better in upper‑division Physics courses
• Demonstrates familiarity with other courses offered by the Department of Physics

Effective tutors are:

• Knowledgeable about a wide range of Physics content
• Well‑versed in study skills and strategies
• Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges
• Excellent communicators who can adapt their teaching to a variety of needs and backgrounds
• Reliable, has substantial time and task‑management skills
• Familiar with available student resources on campus

Effective tutors can:

• Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge
• Communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner
• Read, write, and otherwise convey ideas in English
• Maintain confidentiality
• Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs
• Participate in ongoing training