AY2627 Tutor - Physics (Work-Study Preferred)
About this role
Tutors function as learning facilitators for introductory physics courses. Tutors are not teachers, nor are they teaching assistants: they are Learning Assistants. It is the tutor’s job to successfully lead a student to solve a problem on his or her own, without solving it for them.
- Essential Duties
- Facilitate learning of challenging physics skills and concepts
- Solve homework problems in advance in order to be adequately prepared to assist in the learning process of individual students.
- Staff the Physics Tutoring Center during posted help hours.
- Promote a learning atmosphere in the Physics Tutoring Center.
- Assist in test administration and proctoring as needed in the department of physics.
Non-essential duties
- Assist during recitations as needed
Stipend
Tutors receive a stipend of $12.00 an
hour. Only hours served in the Tutoring
Center (Room 218 FH) can be remunerated. While holding this job, a student may not take any additional Duquesne
University employment.
Minimum
qualifications
Excellent interpersonal skills, good customer service skills, dependability, ability to keep a rigid schedule. Knowledge of general physics at the college level. Math proficiency at the level of high school algebra.
Company at a glance
Students in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences (RSHS) are exposed to a broad liberal arts education with emphasis on understanding the scientific, theoretical and theologic constructs of the world.
The academic programs focus on the scientific theories, which support the skilled ethical practice of the various professions, coupled with a strong appreciation and understanding of spiritual values.
All aspects of the students' education are coupled with an awareness and sensitivity of the human response to the functional limitations in various social and health care delivery contexts.
The ultimate goal of the educational programs within the RSHS at Duquesne University is to educate truly outstanding health care professionals and citizens capable of explaining, investigating, and delivering the highest level of quality care with kindness, dignity, responsibility, and respect.
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