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Position Title: Math and Physics Help Centre Tutor (Multiple Positions)

Employer: Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture

Responsibilities:

Tutors are responsible for leading one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the needs and goals of the Faculty of Agriculture Math and Physics students. Responsibilities will include:

·         Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments

·         Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, and other academic tasks

·         Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom

·         Providing students positive and constructive feedback

·         Offering feedback on topics areas to course lecturers when appropriate.

Qualifications:

·         Be either an undergraduate student (Year 2 or above), graduate student (Master’s or Ph.D. level) at Dalhousie. or recent Dalhousie alumnus (graduated no more than 3 years prior to application),

·         Have attained a minimum of an A- in at least 2 related course(s) (MTHA 1000, MTHA 1001, STAA 2000, PHYS 1000, PHYS 1002) and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3.

·         Demonstrate strong verbal communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback

·         Be encouraging with students as they develop skills and improve their performance

Rate of Pay:

$15.50/hr

Hours per Week:

Negotiable – typically less than 7 per week

Other: Math and Physics Help Centres Sessions will be hosted on MS Teams synchronously. Successful candidates will need to have access to the internet compatible with this environment.

Start Date:  Sept 8, 2020 End Date:  December 18, 2020 (Extension to Winter Term possible)

Position Title: Math and Physics Help Centre Senior Tutor

Responsibilities:

Senior Tutors are responsible for leading one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the needs and goals of the Faculty of Agriculture Math and Physics students. Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments
• Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, and other academic tasks
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Providing students positive and constructive feedback
• Offering feedback on topics areas to course lecturers when appropriate.
• Help train other peer tutors and monitor the smooth operation of MAP.
• Liaise with MAP Help Centre administration on related projects

Qualifications:

·         Be either a recent Dalhousie alumnus (graduated no more than 3 years prior to applying to be a tutor), graduate student (Master’s or Ph.D. level) at Dalhousie.

·         Have attained a minimum of an A- in at least 2 related course(s) (MTHA 1000, MTHA 1001, STAA 2000, PHYS 1000, PHYS 1002) and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3.

·         Demonstrate strong verbal communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback

·         Be encouraging with students as they develop skills and improve their performance

·         Must have at least 3 years of tutoring experience, preference if experience is at the MAP Help Centre.

Rate of Pay:

$20.50/hr

Hours per Week:

Negotiable – typically less than 10 per week

Other: Math and Physics Help Centres Sessions will be hosted on MS Teams synchronously. Successful candidates will need to have access to the internet compatible with this environment.

Start Date:  Sept 8, 2020 -  December 18, 2020 (Extension to Winter Term possible)

Application Documents:

Along with a cover letter (indicating Math or Physics as a subject area), applications should include an unofficial transcript and contact information for three professional or academic references (including the where possible am instructor for the topic area of choice). Application Review will begin Sept 2, 2020.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY VIA EMAIL TO:

Ms. Mandi Wilson at agrengr@dal.ca