Tutor

Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania invites applicants to submit their candidacy for a part-time, Professional Instructional Leader position, which are grant-funded positions supporting the Department of Natural & Applied Sciences. Professional Instructional leaders may work up to 20 hours per week. Reporting to the Director of Student Success & Wellness through the university's Academic Success Center (ASC), the Professional STEM Instructional Leaders will provide individualized, and where appropriate, targeted group instruction in diverse STEM-related subject areas such as mathematics (including statistics), biology, chemistry, and computer information/cyber security technologies.

Professional Instructional Leaders will work flexible hours that will include being personally available for a minimum number of on-campus, weekly or bi-weekly, in-person, face-to-face, or evening support sessions in addition to using available technology for remote supplemental tutoring options. The Academic Success Center Staff will provide multiple levels of assistance including administrative and scheduling support, access to instructional technology through the university Academic Computer Lab and reserving appropriate space for group and/or private tutoring sessions.

Our professional instructional leaders are committed to their own professional growth and will be expected to participate in multiple institutional as well as their own private, personal and skill development training which helps to build their skills as highly efficient academic support professionals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:  

• Provide in-person, face-to-face tutoring for undergraduate students who have scheduled appointments and/or drop-ins for academic support in specialized subject areas. Students must sign into every session, whether they had a scheduled appointment or are drop-ins.

• Respond to scheduled appointments with students as well as coordinating consistent follow up appointments.

• Provides problem solving strategies and study skills techniques during tutorial sessions.

• Discuss students' academic (and other) support needs in specific subject areas.

• Follow institutional strategic or specific student skill development plans as designed by the University.

• Organize, collect, and prepare summaries of student progress but protecting and honoring confidentiality.

• Lead (facilitate), participate, and/or assist in skill building workshops upon request.

• Complete all appropriate Tutor Certification forms and Time/Activity Sheets (include student name, date, length of session and area of assistance) for students for whom services are provided.

• Attend in-person or via remote technology classes if necessary, and as required by the Director to better assist students for future tutoring sessions including organizing small group tutorials for students enrolled in developmental or other courses.

• Ensure students sign in, review assignment requirements, academic coaching, assistance with specialized writing for students in diverse writing intensive courses, review completed work, provide documentation of activities, assist with computer logins, and answer general questions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and/or Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer/Cyber Technology or CIS or STEM-related fields from a nationally accredited university.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Relevant experience and/or expertise in the STEM industry and/or demonstrating an expertise as a seasoned STEM educator, researcher, and/or industry leader will also be considered.

• Advanced Degree (master's or Ph.D.). in highly preferred.

• One to two years' experience in providing tutorial services to STEM students as individuals or small groups OR one to two years teaching experience, preferably at the college (or developmental) level in courses such as: Elementary, Intermediate, and Linear Algebra, Calculus I & II, Discrete Math, Survey of College Mathematics, Precalculus/Elementary Functions, Calculus I & II, Statistics, Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology I & II, Molecular Biology, Cytology, Human Anatomy, Physics I & II, Nutrition, Computer Programming, Intro to Java/Coding, Computer Information/Cyber Security Sciences.

Knowledge & Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in tutoring and mentoring diverse student populations-especially at-risk, first generation, and low-income students of color

• Excellent business analytical skills and possess high level communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently yet dutifully within university as well as accepted industry pedagogy

• A desire to assist and develop competent writers plus motivate and engage students

• Must be computer literate and participate in the university tutor and other training programs

• Be available for a maximum of 20 hours of on-campus, in-person, face-to-face tutoring sessions as well as offer remote options to students, if necessary.

• Serve as a reliable resource for students interested in careers in the areas of business, marketing, economics, accounting, or hotel, restaurant, and tourism industries.

• Sharing industry experience and combining that knowledge with course content to assist interested students in their professional preparation and development.

• Create an environment where students feel comfortable in discussing and improving their skills.

• Accept support/feedback from and provide support/feedback to faculty about a student's experiences, work ethic, abilities, and potential for success.

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered.  All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.  Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.