JOB

HFC presents an opportunity for a Professional Tutor (Part-Time)

The Professional Tutor is responsible for providing individual and small group tutorial support to HFC students. This position interacts primarily with students, faculty, and staff. The Professional Tutor may provide tutoring in-person or online. Professional Tutors are expected to be content-matter experts and help students improve their strategies for learning.

This position is part-time, with a maximum of 24-hours per week, and is subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Compensation is based on degree level.

We are seeking applications for Professional Tutors to support the following courses and programs:

• Accounting (esp. BBA-131)
• Biology (esp. BIO-131, BIO-233, and BIO-234)
• Chemistry (esp. CHEM-111, CHEM-131, and CHEM-141)
• Computer Information Systems (esp. CIS-100, CIS-125, CIS-221, and HCS-131)
• Digital and Graphic Arts: Must have knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Animate and Acrobat.
• Economics (esp. BEC-151 and BEC-152)
• English Language Institute (esp. ELI-101, ELI-102, ELI-103, and ELI-104)
• Nursing (esp. NSG-101, NSG-115, NSG-117, NSG-118, NSG-119, and NSG-121)
• Philosophy (esp. PHIL-131)
• Political Science (esp. POLS-131)
• Psychology (esp. PSY-131)
• Sociology (esp. SOC-131)

Tutoring is delivered both in-person and remotely. Professional Tutors who provide services virtually must possess the ability to perform tutoring online and have access to personal computer, webcam, microphone, and a strong, reliable internet connection.

For English Language Institute positions only: Professional Tutors should be available at least two days per week Monday - Thursday between the hours of 12pm - 4pm (partial availability is acceptable).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in program/curriculum/subject/etc. Bachelor’s degree and equivalent coursework in a closely related field may be considered.
• For English Language Institute positions only: Bachelor's degree and certification in TESOL, TEFL, TESL, or equivalent may be considered. Master's degree in TESOL or equivalent preferred.
• For Career and Technical Education Programs only: Possession of an applicable associate degree may be considered.
• The most successful candidate will have the education to include: Advanced or terminal degree in program/curriculum/subject/etc. or field.

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies.

• Listening - Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
• Supporting Learning - Provides support and encouragement during learning process; expresses confidence that others will be able to learn a new procedure or skill.
• Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Creative Thinking - Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
• Dependability and Reliability - Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance; rarely is late for meetings or appointments.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, the statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned. For applicants viewing this ad from an external site, please go to hfcc.edu/jobs to apply.