Master Tutor

Monmouth University

Master Tutor

Monmouth is a private, moderate-sized, coeducational, comprehensive University founded in 1933. It serves residential and commuter students in eight schools: the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences; the School of Education; the Leon Hess Business School; the School of Science; the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies; the Graduate School; School of Social Work; and the Honors School. Monmouth's campus is a five-minute drive from the Atlantic Ocean in West Long Branch, New Jersey, and is convenient to New York City and Philadelphia, as well as plentiful local attractions. The 156-acre campus features 54 buildings, including historic landmarks and state-of-the-art facilities.

Best of all, Monmouth offers an exceptional value. At Monmouth, students benefit from quality academic programs, small classes, professors who meet the highest standards for teaching and academic excellence, a magnificent campus, and state-of-the-art facilities. Plus, Monmouth is just the right size to provide the variety and choice of a comprehensive university combined with the individual attention typical of a small liberal arts college. Monmouth's convenient location, in the heart of a high-tech business region, provides cooperative and post-graduate employment opportunities for many Monmouth students.

Monmouth University is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty, and students. Monmouth University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Department
Tutoring and Writing Services

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications:
Master's degree

Required Skills or Software:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Other Requirements:
Strong teaching background and knowledge of study strategies and learning styles. Experience in working with language minority students to assist them in development of their sociocultural processes as well as their language, academic, and cognitive development. Commitment to helping students maximize their learning through tutoring sessions.

Commitment to providing learning/study strategies in all areas, and to providing positive student/teacher relationships. Willingness to utilize traditional and current best educational practices on a yearly basis, which includes updating workshops in response to student population or by Director request. Willingness to utilize technology to enhance the learning experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching one or more of the following college level courses: sciences (biology and/or chemistry),
history (western civilization), social sciences (psychology)
developmental courses (reading), business, education or math.

Experience in conducting tutorials. Experience as a reading specialist to assist in developing college level textbook reading and study strategy skills leading to successful attainment of academic goals. Experience as a math teacher to assist students in developing the critical-thinking skills necessary to gain an understanding of mathematical concepts. Knowledge of different learning styles, modalities, and experience with students of diverse learning abilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be considered for two semesters.

Transcripts and three letters of recommendation should be directed to: Dorothy Cleary, Director, Tutoring and Writing Services, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.

For additional information, please go to: http://www.monmouth.edu/academics/CSS/tutoring_center/default.asp

Required Applicant Documents
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

Log in to http://jobs.monmouth.edu to apply and see the job duties for this position no later than the deadline date.



Posting Date: 12/26/2012
Closing Date: Open Until Filled






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