Biology Tutor (PT)

Biology Tutor (PT)

Salary: $13.20 - $18.10 per hour (depends on degree and experience)

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a part-time Biology Tutor in our Learning Commons. The Biology Tutor provides academic support for students enrolled in Biology courses including Human Anatomy & Physiology.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Tutors students in a wide range of Biology courses including Human Anatomy & Physiology.
• Uses probing questions and supported inquiry to help students answer their own question.
• Engages students in active learning practices;
• Discusses course material to strengthen understanding and help students address knowledge gaps.
• Assists students to develop effective study strategies.
• Provides encouragement and motivation to support student retention and completion.
• Maintains accurate records and monitors sign-in stations.
• Refers students to instructors and specialized services such as counseling and advisement as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Learning Commons.

Tutors helps students build confidence and improve academic performance through holistic support, active learning strategies, study skills development, facilitated group study, and individualized instruction. The successful candidate is available to work evenings for a minimum of 20 hours per week and is a dedicated learner who is comfortable working with students with a range of academic skills and from a variety of backgrounds.

Qualifications:


Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Biology, Nursing, or related field
• Competence in the areas of Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Fluency in the subject matter relevant to students’ need
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching or tutoring at a community college
• Experience using Blackboard
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 9/26/2022

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.