University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Igbo Language Tutor - Technical Expert (Student Support Specialist I) (Part-Time)
Tucson, AZ
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.77/hr - $22.77/hr
1+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a part-time Igbo Language Tutor - Technical Expert to conduct tutorial sessions for students. The role involves teaching the Igbo language, assessing student performance, and providing feedback while adhering to academic standards.
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Responsibilities
Conduct weekly tutorial sessions in the use/practice of the Igbo language
Conform course learning goals to course student outcomes
Select and add language and cultural content as appropriate to the course D2L content page and share with students
Finalize course syllabi, including relevant dates, post to D2L, and submit to the Director and Program Coordinator prior to the start of the semester
Schedule classes and submit the schedule to the Program Coordinator prior to the beginning of semester or session
Assess, grade, and provide evaluative feedback for each student's individual midterm and final exam performance
Record grades and weekly student attendance in D2L
Submit evaluations to meet academic deadlines
Submit tutor self-evaluation to Program Coordinator at the end of the semester
Provide timely communication and feedback to students throughout the semester
Promote extra-curricular activities related to language development with students
Conduct language assessments for placement and course assessments, as needed
Attend program trainings and meetings as necessary
Number of work hours determined at time of course hire
Adhere to university code of conduct policies
Complete and keep current all university required trainings required to complete duties
Complete other duties as needed and assigned
Complete the Tutor as a Foreign Language Certificate training, subsidized by CLP, for those who do not have a B.A./B.S. degree and/or degree in education or a language related field during the first year of employment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required
1-year relevant work experience required
Native or near-native fluency in Igbo
Applicants must have experience effectively communicating in English, both verbally and in writing
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Complete the Tutor as a Foreign Language Certificate training, subsidized by CLP, for those who do not have a B.A./B.S. degree and/or degree in education or a language related field during the first year of employment
Preferred
Teaching and/or tutoring experience of a foreign language
Tutoring experience in self-instructional model courses
Tutoring experience in online environments
Bachelor's degree in second-language teaching
Certification related to second-language teaching
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
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Funding
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$88.9MKey Investors
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2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
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2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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