Graduate Student Tutor -Ga&Ss

Job Description

This position is for Stevens students currently enrolled. Must have a fulltime status.

Bachelors Degree required. This is a part-time hourly position.

ROLE OF A TUTOR

The role of the tutor is to supplement the tutees' classroom experience by helping them understand subject matter that is unclear. Tutors do not give answers but rather help the tutees find the answers for themselves. It is the tutor's responsibility to help tutees to learn on their own while providing an open exchange during which learning can take place.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS OF A TUTOR

Tutors must be in good academic standing, possessing an overall cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better. To be eligible to tutor a given course at Stevens, tutors must have completed the course at Stevens, earning a grade of A- or better.

EXPECTATIONS OF TUTORS

All graduate student tutors are required to complete and sign the Graduate Student Tutoring Contract. Tutors must have good communication skills and a sincere commitment to the educational process in helping others achieve success with their own studies.

You are expected to share your time management skills, study skills, problem-solving skills, test preparation skills, etc., with your tutees. Tutors are required to complete the Graduate Student Session Log after each tutoring session. Students who do not complete the Graduate Student Session Log will not be compensated for their session.

The maximum limits for tutoring are as follows:

• 2 hours per day per tutee
• 4 hours per week per tutee
• 30 hours per semester per tutee

Please note: Students may not work more than a combined total number of 20 hours per week. It is the responsibility of the tutor to keep track of the combined total number of hours per week.

Tutors will not receive compensation for any tutoring provided past the limits above.

Department

GA&SS Student Workers

General Submission Guidelines:

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Academic Submission Guidelines:

Please submit:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Research statement

• Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring

• Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting)

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

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