Part Time Tutor - Liberal Arts

This is an open post inviting qualified candidates to submit an application as an expression of interest in future openings.  

The Tutor, reporting to the Coordinator of Tutoring and the Dean of Teaching and Learning Support Division, provides individual and small group tutoring supporting material taught in class. The Tutor facilitates learning, guiding students to become independent learners who successfully meet educational goals.   

Provides one-on-one or small group tutoring in assigned location (i.e. in-person, online, in the classroom); Works with a diverse student population to support learning of key concepts and study strategies; Provides students with positive and constructive feedback; Maintains accurate records of tutoring sessions; Collaborates with faculty, students, and other stakeholders to support student success; Continuously engages in professional growth and development, including staying current in the curricula, leveraging best practices, and reviewing student feedback; May assist in developing materials to support tutoring in the discipline or student skills; Other duties as assigned by Dean/Coordinator.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution in communications and/or humanities or related discipline, or at least two semesters of coursework in communications and/or humanities with at least a grade of B; demonstrated subject matter expertise in communications and/or humanities; ability to clearly and effectively explain subject matter to students; and, experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Preferred qualifications: Experience tutoring or teaching in higher education; experience leading online meetings with technology (i.e. WebEx, Zoom, GoToMeeting); and, familiarity with the community college environment.

The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application.  Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.