Job Title: Physics Clinic Tutor (WS)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:
Department Name: Physics
Unit Number (5 digits): 11280
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Professor in charge of clinics
Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour
of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
To assist students in entry level physics courses with the understanding of course materials.
Transferable Skills:
1. Ability to evaluate student work and to provide constructive feedback
2. Ability to engage students in discussion of course concepts
3. Ability to prioritize student needs for a given tutor session
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Communicate with the supervising professor about current course content & assignments
2. Staff evening walk-in tutoring sessions for students in intro physics courses
3. Assist students in understanding of course concepts
4. Assist students in process of solving assigned problems
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Student who have completed a significant number of physics major courses preferred. Students who have completed PHYS 124 & 125 courses will also be considered.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
