STEM Center Peer Tutor - University of North Texas System

Title: STEM Center Peer Tutor

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Natural Sciences-514140

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $ 15 / hourly

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

At the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences we serve the needs of all students, traditional and non-traditional. We are committed to the values of diversity, creativity, leadership, integrity and lifelong learning. These values are the foundation of the University’s mission to empower students, transform lives, and strengthen communities.

Our faculty excel in teaching, research, and service. The faculty are recognized for their innovative pedagogy and expertise. They are committed to student-centered educational opportunities that provide career-ready skills and lifelong learning. Our curriculum builds foundational knowledge required for all academic degree programs at the University, emphasizing communication skills, analytical reasoning, leadership, and independent thought. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to innovative programs that prepare our students to compete effectively in a rapidly changing job market or to pursue post-graduate education.

Position Overview

As part of a grant through the National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program, UNT Dallas has established a STEM Center to focus on and increase the personal and professional resources available to our undergraduate STEM majors and to house the BAT-LSAMP Scholars program. The STEM Center is seeking part-time peer tutors to support course specific peer tutoring programs and individual students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled University of North Texas at Dallas, student making satisfactory progress toward completion of a bachelor’s degree program. Recent graduates may also apply.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in tutoring subject.
• Must be recommended by a faculty member from the discipline in which the student is applying to tutor – Recommendation needs to be emailed to NSF_LSAMP@untdallas.edu

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Empathy and the ability to relate to the diverse student body population at UNT Dallas
• Ability to engage with students, program staff, and faculty effectively
• Develop tutoring materials, implement lesson plans, and report of students tutored

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous tutoring experience with small groups, and individual students
• Knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University academic policy, procedure, and practices
• Knowledge of FERPA preferred but not required

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

The STEM Center Peer Tutor(s) will be responsible for the following:

• Tutoring UNTD STEM undergraduate students
• Preparing peer tutoring session materials
• Scheduling tutoring appointments/Tracking attendance
• Maintaining records of students tutored
• Attending and completing mandatory trainings
• Creating resources for students such as handouts, videos, podcasts, etc.
• Following appropriate safety procedures and security measures related to work performed Supporting STEM Center Events. 

STEM Center Peer Tutor(s) will support specific content domains, these are:

• Biological and Life Science courses, such as:
  • BIOL 1710 – Biology for Science Majors I
  • BIOL 1720 – Biology for Science Majors II
  • BIOL 3451 – Genetics
  • BIOL 3510 – Cell Biology
  • BIOL 4260 – Principles of Evolution
  • BIOL 4310 – Animal Physiology
• Computer Science & Information Technology courses, such as:
  • CSCE 1030 – Computer Science I
  • CSCE 1040 – Computer Science II
  • CSCE 2100 – Computing Foundations I
  • CSCE 2110 – Computing Foundations II
  • CSCE 2300 – Digital Logic
• Physical Sciences courses, such as:
  • CHEM 1410 – General Chemistry for Science Majors
  • CHEM 1420 – General Chemistry for Science Majors
  • CHEM 3370 – Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 3380 – Organic Chemistry II
  • PHYS 1410 – General Physics I
  • PHYS 1420 – General Physics II 
• Mathematics courses, such as:
  • MATH 1314 – Algebra for STEM Majors
  • MATH 1316 – Trigonometry
  • MATH 1342 – Elementary Probability and Statistics
  • MATH 2413 – Calculus I
  • MATH 2414 – Calculus II

Work Schedule:

Work schedule will vary. 10-19 hours/week

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Class Schedule (Current Student)
• Transcripts

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.