Professional STEM Tutor

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Nov 07, 2024

Position Information

Position Title	Professional STEM Tutor
Department	Academic and Student Affairs
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	$19.09
Hiring Range Maximum	$23.87
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Advertisement Text	Join the dynamic team at Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering as a STEM Tutor! Dive into an entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the academic journeys of first and second-year students in the Dartmouth Emerging Engineers program. Lead a passionate team of student tutors while fostering a vibrant, collaborative community that emphasizes hands-on, systems-based learning. If you have a STEM degree and a knack for tutoring in calculus, physics, chemistry, and computing, this is your chance to inspire the next generation of engineering leaders-apply now and be part of something impactful!
Position Purpose	Provides academic support to first and second year undergraduate Dartmouth students interested in studying engineering through the Dartmouth Emerging Engineers ( DEE) program. Additionally provides leadership, training and logistics support to a team of 10-15 student tutors.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally engineering, physics or mathematics) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to provide academic support (tutoring) to students in calculus, physics, chemistry and computing. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to students with varied backgrounds and interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Judgment in managing sensitive and confidential issues. Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience tutoring college students in STEM fields. Confidence in tutoring in all of the following subjects: single variable, multiple variable and vector calculus, calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity, magnetism), fundamental principles of chemistry, scientific computing (C and Matlab).
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Part time
Schedule
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	603-646-3483
Department Contact Phone Number	Holly.Wilkinson@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Holly Wilkinson, Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74972

Key Accountabilities

Academic Support (75%)

Provides academic support to DEE students for single variable, multiple variable and vector calculus, calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity, magnetism), fundamental principles of chemistry, scientific computing (C and Matlab))
Assist tutors in refreshing and enhancing their academic skills to effectively support DEE courses

Leadership and logistics support (25%)

Keep up-to-date with course syllabi and prepares tutors for upcoming topics
Conduct general training sessions for tutors
Collaborate on the development and expansion of DEE from serving just the prerequisite courses into a support program for students within the major
Serve as a member of leadership team

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.