STEM Lead Tutor (Math, CS, Chemistry, Physics, Biology) Spring 2027 (Rehire)

CSUSM Recruitment

San Marcos, California
9 days ago

Highlights

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants in this classification perform teaching, grading or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. The STEM Success Center supports students in becoming independent, confident problem solvers through collaborative learning and academic support.

Numbers & Facts

Location	San Marcos, California
Website	https://www.csusm.edu/recruitment/index.html

Description

STEM (Lead) Tutor

• Position: 1150 - Instructional Student Assistant (ISA)
• Semester: Spring 2027
• Modality: In-person
• College: Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Department: STEM Success Center

**Only for rehires of the STEM Success Center.

Under supervision, Instructional Student Assistants in this classification perform teaching, grading or tutoring duties for the majority of work hours in a given appointment in a given academic department or equivalent administrative unit over the course of an academic term. Assignments are made by academic department or equivalent administrative unit by a specific supervisor at a CSU campus. The work may be performed on-campus or at an off-campus public agency or private non-profit organization under an agreement with a campus in the CSU system.

General Requirements of Unit 11 Positions:

Ability to learn and perform assigned work
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff and other students
Ability to accept responsibility

General Minimum Qualifications of Unit 11 Position:

Admission or registration as a CSUSM student

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Program Overview

The STEM Success Center supports students in becoming independent, confident problem solvers through collaborative learning and academic support.

Role Summary
We are seeking kind, hardworking, and motivated tutors who enjoy helping others learn. This role is ideal for students who regularly support peers, seek academic growth, and enjoy engaging with challenging material.

Subjects Needed

Math: Math 105, 125, 132, 160, 162
Computer Science: CS 111, 211, 231, 311
Chemistry: Chem 150, 160, 201, 202
Physics: Phys 201, 202, 205, 206
Biology: Bio 177, 178, 201, 211, 215

Responsibilities

Support students using strategies that promote independent learning
Facilitate workshops, review sessions, and group tutoring
Develop and update learning materials (worksheets, practice exams, etc.)
Participate in ongoing tutor training and development
Serve as an Embedded Tutor when assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in at least 1 unit at CSUSM
Completed relevant coursework with a grade of B or higher
Good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA)
Availability of at least 6 hours per week
Two endorsements (faculty or faculty + staff)

Compensation & Hours

Starting pay: $17.86/hour
CSUSM student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week between all campus jobs.

Training

Required training week prior to the semester (week of January 18th)

Contact
Paulina Coronado, LTS Associate Director for STEM Support

pcoronado@csusm.edu

Application Timeline

A review of applications will begin on November 13th. All positions are subject to enrollment/registration as a CSUSM student and funding.

Additional Information

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.