Tutor III, SRC Biology

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 28,833 - 37,112; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reduction for JCCC courses

Gym access on campus

Paid holidays

Employee leave

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is seeking a part-time Tutor III in SRC Biology to support Biology and Environmental Science students through various tutoring modalities, including drop-in, by-appointment, and embedded tutoring in higher-level courses. The role will also train Embedded Tutors for Life Science courses and collaborate with faculty to develop workshops and center resources.

The position emphasizes building rapport with students, utilizing learning strategies, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree in Biology or related field, 3 years of teaching/tutoring experience.
• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
• Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, semester-long tutoring, embedded, group tutoring and/or lab demonstrations (online and/or in-person) in higher-level courses and complex content-areas, using techniques such as course-specific learning strategies and processing techniques deemed appropriate by the relevant supervisor; build rapport and supportive relationships with students.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of center-specific projects, including developing and maintaining physical and electronic center resources (i.e., textbooks, anatomical models, microscopes, calculators, and online guides), and developing online guides and learning materials (ex: LMS learning modules), delivering content-specific workshops, and meeting with students through the Academic Integrity Remediation process.
• Work with faculty, staff, and other campus entities to create learning opportunities for students, including developing and delivering content-specific workshops for in-class and in the center delivery (ex: Smart Starts, topic review sessions). Refer students to appropriate resources within the larger Academic Resource Center and across campus based on expressed student needs.
• Assist center director and ARC staff with campus outreach events (ex: Math Awareness Week, Science Week, Hare & Bell Writing Contest, Welcome Week, resource fairs), including in-class visits and workshops. Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to FERPA, and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.
• Assist in the hiring and training of new tutors as necessary and serve as a mentor to other center staff, modeling tutor expectations and reinforcing best practices.
• Participate in mandatory center and campus training, including pedagogical training maintaining content expertise, and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate; maintain an awareness of the current local and national higher education climate and content-specific concerns.

Skills

Independent judgment

Mentoring

Discipline expertise

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

3 years teaching/tutoring experience

Job description

Johnson County Community College

Position: Tutor III, SRC Biology

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Weekdays, 12 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $20.93-$26.94 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary

SRC Tutor - Biology, provides academic support for students taking Biology and/or Environmental Science courses through a variety of modalities and methods in higher-level courses and content, incorporating executive functioning skills; refer students to other relevant resources. Assist with creation and implementation of center-specific projects and training as appropriate; work with various campus partners to create learning opportunities for students; assist in other daily activities in the relevant center. This position will also be responsible for training and mentoring Embedded Tutors hired for Life Science courses.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree in Biology or related field, 3 years of teaching/tutoring experience.
• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
• Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Position Details

• Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, semester-long tutoring, embedded, group tutoring and/or lab demonstrations (online and/or in-person) in higher-level courses and complex content-areas, using techniques such as course-specific learning strategies and processing techniques deemed appropriate by the relevant supervisor; build rapport and supportive relationships with students.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of center-specific projects, including developing and maintaining physical and electronic center resources (i.e., textbooks, anatomical models, microscopes, calculators, and online guides), and developing online guides and learning materials (ex: LMS learning modules), delivering content-specific workshops, and meeting with students through the Academic Integrity Remediation process.
• Work with faculty, staff, and other campus entities to create learning opportunities for students, including developing and delivering content-specific workshops for in-class and in the center delivery (ex: Smart Starts, topic review sessions). Refer students to appropriate resources within the larger Academic Resource Center and across campus based on expressed student needs.
• Assist center director and ARC staff with campus outreach events (ex: Math Awareness Week, Science Week, Hare & Bell Writing Contest, Welcome Week, resource fairs), including in-class visits and workshops. Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.
• Assist in the hiring and training of new tutors as necessary and serve as a mentor to other center staff, modeling tutor expectations and reinforcing best practices.
• Participate in mandatory center and campus training, including pedagogical training maintaining content expertise, and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate; maintain an awareness of the current local and national higher education climate and content‑specific concerns.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category – Part‑time Regular Employees

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator, or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [e-mail].

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre‑employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail].

Application Link

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/498218