Tutor - Master's in Data Science (Temporary)

Boston College • Newton, MA

12d • Remote

About The Position

The online Master's in Data Science program at Boston College is seeking Tutors to support its courses during the upcoming semester. This role is expected to average 10-15 hours per week, with a maximum of 170 hours for the semester. The Tutor role offers valuable experience in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level in a fast-growing program. Tutors play a valued role in supporting students and faculty with excellence and kindness. The program emphasizes a human-centered approach to data science, ethical data use, and equity in training.

Requirements

• Strong Python skills are required.
• Academic background/coursetaking in data science and related fields are required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills are required.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English are required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in data science, computer science, or statistics are strongly preferred.
• Work experience in data science or related fields are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Faculty Instructor in providing feedback and grades for student work.
• Be available via email communication with Faculty Instructor, with responses expected within 1 business day.
• Familiarize with all course materials on the course Canvas website.
• Attend all course synchronous sessions live. If live attendance is not possible, notify the Faculty Instructor ahead of time and watch recordings promptly.
• Act professionally in all communications with students and Faculty Instructor.
• Respond to student questions via email (or another designated platform like Slack) within 1 business day.
• Alert Faculty Instructor of any suspicions of academic dishonesty by students.
• Keep track of hours worked and share logs with Faculty Instructor.
• Hold weekly office hours to meet with students (either at a fixed time, by appointment, or both) - in consultation with Faculty Instructor.
• Participate in weekly online meetings with Faculty Instructor to discuss course content, logistics, and student feedback - in consultation with Faculty Instructor.
• Plan and host review sessions for students to reinforce and discuss course materials - in consultation with Faculty Instructor.
• Coordinate a mid-semester survey of student feedback to inform the remainder of the course - in consultation with Faculty Instructor.
• Support the Faculty Instructor with keeping the course Canvas site up-to-date (e.g. fixing mistakes, releasing weekly modules, updating deadlines, sending announcements, etc.) - in consultation with Faculty Instructor.
• Help manage course logistics, e.g. tracking student attendance and participation, assignment deadlines, late assignments, student groups for assignments, student illnesses, etc. - in consultation with Faculty Instructor.

Benefits

• Non-benefited position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level