Urgently Need Extra Help /Math Tutor in Arkansas

Job title: Extra Help /Math Tutor
Company: University of Arkansas System
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Type of Position: Clerical

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: Mathematics Assistance Center

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Summary of Job Duties: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to teach Mathematics to students requiring in person private instruction, small group instruction, and online instruction as needed. Meets with students regularly to help improve understanding and grades. Instill confidence in students regarding their mathematical ability, develop study habits, techniques and plans for students. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

Grade of ?B? or better in at least one of the following courses: Calculus 3 ,Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Proof, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.

Working knowledge of Excel, Cengage and or Pearson platforms.

Preferred Education:

• Completed Calculus 3 with a grade of ?B? or better;

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for helping students understand new concepts, and completing assignments;

Perform front desk activities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and tutoring-coordination;

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities and interests;

Work closely with other tutors in the Learning commons as well the director of MAC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate assigned mathematical concepts and topics to a broad audience;

Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks;

Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions;

Providing students positive and constructive feedback;

Building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds;

Instructing students both in person and over video chat;

Staying up to date with the school curriculum- Specifically Quantitative Literacy and College Algebra.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Salary Information: $13.50 per Hour

Required Documents to Apply: Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: William Barker, Director of MAC, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible: No
Expected salary: $13.5 per hour
Location: Arkansas

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