American International University - Kuwait City

for the 2023-2024 Academic year

American International University (AIU), located in Kuwait, invites applications for a full-time Math Tutor to provide guidance to students on fundamental and advanced dimensions of mathematics. Math Tutors help students overcome the obstacles and frustrations that may arise from the inability to understand and successfully apply mathematic principles. The ideal candidate will possess content knowledge on a myriad of mathematical concepts and can successfully transfer that knowledge to students.

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Success, Math Tutors provide one-on-one and/or small group tutoring for students in the Student Success Tutoring Center. Tutoring is primarily facilitated through pre-booked sessions. However, drop-in sessions must also be maintained to promote additional access to tutoring services. Working in concert with the Math faculty and instructors, this individual provides support for AIU students at all program levels and is responsible for promoting mathematic mastery on campus.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate skill-based tutoring in all levels of math courses offered.
• Help students master course material by coaching them to independently complete their assignments.
• Develop and identify resources to tutor students and build math skills.
• Keep accurate records of tutoring attendance by course.
• Utilize excellent communication skills, enabling him/her to relate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Support university and department initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Help students prepare for quizzes, tests, presentations, etc.
• Evaluate students to measure skill progression and determine improvement areas.
• Ensure awareness of The Tutoring Center’s free services through the website, social media, and digital signage presence.
• Coordinate and collaborate with tutors to offer engaging workshops and events to further engage students in the AIU community.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workspace.
• Arrive early to meet with students at pre-scheduled times.
• Other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field.
• Teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience using technology to teach/tutor.
• Understanding of Calculus I.
• The equivalent of the above will also be considered.
  
  

Preferred qualifications include experience teaching/tutoring English-language learners and/or international students.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in maintaining open, daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to provide consistent, excellent customer service to all within the AIU community.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to work with diverse populations.
• A Native English Speaker" from the UK would be an advantage.
  
  

About American International University:

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait whose first student cohort was admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, including a comprehensive general education curriculum. Through its educational and student services programming, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit the Job Opportunities section of our webpage and submit your resume and cover letter: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs