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 is position is part-time, with a maximum of 20-hours per week, and is subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Compensation is based on degree level.

For the Winter 2023 semester, 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 (esp. ENG-131, ENG-131A, ENG-132, and ENG-135)
• Mathematics (ALL LEVELS, but esp. MATH-074, MATH-080, MATH-100, MATH-110, MATH-115, MATH-131, MATH-141, MATH-165, and MATH-180)
• 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)
• Speech (esp. SPC-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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in program/curriculum/subject/etc. Bachelor’s degree and equivalent coursework in a closely related field may be considered (e.g., Math Education, Statistics, and Physics for a Math tutor position).
• 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 (e.g., MA/MS/ in Mathematics or Math Education, Statistics, Physics for a Math tutor position).

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies. Additionally, essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Must be highly conversant at developmental level (e.g., Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Trigonometry for Math).
• Ability to support via tutoring all or majority of courses offered at Henry Ford College in program/curriculum/subject area.
• Ability to tutor students individually and in groups in designated skill for understanding and acquisition of skills, in concept understanding, and facilitate comprehension.
• Assist students in areas of weakness, while providing appropriate academic guidance.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and demonstrate applicable software packages and other topics covered in our supported courses.
• In concert with the Faculty Director of the Learning Lab, work closely with other departments and faculty as necessary to provide the best services from subject-specific workshop series, group tutoring, and study sessions.
• Ability to deliver knowledge effectively to students working in a computer lab classroom.
• Where applicable, demonstrate the use of technology (e.g., calculators, both graphing and non-graphing).
• Skill in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain of records and information.
• Ability to assist the Faculty Director of the Learning Lab in and training of peer (student) tutors.
• Professional Tutors must identify and develop content-specific resources to support student learning.
• As directed, Professional Tutors will participate in training and professional development activities.
• Professional Tutors must possess an enthusiasm for the subject area, patience, and a willingness to help others.

Additional Information: While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, this position description is not meant to be all inclusive. 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 hr.hfcc.edu/ and select the "Jobs" link to apply. For further information about HFC, please visit us at www.hfcc.edu or on Facebook, hfcc.edu/facebook, Twitter, twitter.com/hfcc, LinkedIn, linkedin.com/company/henry-ford-college.

This position is not eligible for benefits.