Professional Tutor- Chemistry and Physics

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Non-Exempt, part-time under 17.5 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: February 3, 2026

Position Summary:SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Professional Tutor for Chemistry/ Physics.

The tutor is charged with assisting and providing guidance to a diverse student body in chemistry and/or physics in person as well as remote video conference. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a group or one-on-one session with students.
• Be familiar with the topics, teaching methods and requirements of faculty in the particular area of learning.
• Work directly with faculty and inform them of the progress of their students.
• Be familiar with Google Meet or Zoom video conferencing.
• Assist with the preparation of administrative reports.
• Attend professional development workshops.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Physics.  Effective interpersonal communication skills.  Teaching experience in chemistry and physics. 

And

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Salary:An initial starting hourly rate of $22.99. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

Application Process:The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by February 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

 

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

 

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of EmploymentEmployment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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