Technical Expert (Part Time)

Posting Number: req16544

Department: Second Lang Acquis/Teach Prog

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Critical Languages Program offers less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) which are not available in traditional departments and formats at the University of Arizona. In partnership with other academic departments, CLP also offers non-credit tutoring in various foreign languages. The Critical Languages Program seeks a part-time Hindi tutor to conduct weekly non-credit tutorial sessions. The candidate must be a native or near-native speaker of the Hindi language, able to work professionally with small tutorial sessions, and act as a liaison between the students and examiner. Content focus may include Hindi language, grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading, and study skills development.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Schedule tutorial sessions and submit to CLP office.
• Design lesson plans based on student(s) needs and expectations.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in the use/practice of the Hindi language.
• Provide communication and feedback to students throughout the scheduled tutoring sessions.
• Maintain/update tutorial session calendar.
• Maintain communication with CLP staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year relevant work experience required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Hindi.
• Applicants must have experience effectively communicating in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Applicants must be able to read and write in Devanagari script.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience of a second-language.
• Tutoring experience in self-instructional model courses.
• Bachelor’s degree or certification related to second-language teaching.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: .20

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $21.00

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

5

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Student Support

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Lazazzera

Program Coordinator

lnlazazz@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.