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Position Title:	PLA, Math Dept. Tutor
Department:	Mathematical Sciences
Location:	Unity Hall
Students Required:	30
Hours per week:	10
Federal Funding:	Optional
Job Description:	The Department of Mathematical Sciences is accepting applications for all terms of the 2024-2025 academic year. Tutors work in the Math Tutoring Center (MTC), a campus-wide resource where students will drop-in to work with a tutor and ask questions on concepts discussed in math/stats classes and homework problems. PLA positions in the Department of Mathematical Sciences involve working with a faculty member on a course or courses. Depending on the course, the duties will vary and could include holding in-person weekly discussions or labs, grading homework & exams, office hours, corresponding with students via email, and 1 hour per week in the MTC.
Requirements:	------------------------------------------------ The Department of Mathematical Sciences seeks applicants that have exhibited strong performance in mathematical sciences coursework. We also seek applicants with strong communication skills that are passionate about helping other students master new concepts in mathematical sciences courses. All tutoring shifts, along with discussions and labs will be held in-person. Fill out the application at this link: https://wpi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KYCbwRoCaYisTQ The application has questions about courses you have taken (please have your transcript easily accessible), your availability, and positions you are interested in applying for. You will need to provide the name and email address for a reference (WPI faculty member preferred if possible). We also ask you to upload a pdf of your resume and transcript uploaded as LastName_FirstName_Resume.pdf and LastName_FirstName_Transcript.pdf. All new hires are required to complete an in-person training before the term begins.
Contact Person:	Mathematical Sciences Department
Email:	ma-admins@wpi.edu
Phone:	5241