University of Arkansas Looking for Data Science Programming Tutor at Fayetteville, AR  Full Time

NoJob Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Day Shift (United States of America)

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:Data Science Reports

Summary of Job Duties:As a tutor for the Data Science program, your primary responsibility will be to help facilitate undergraduate student learning and enhance understanding in programming languages such as R and Python. As the Data Science programming tutor, you will work closely with students, helping them grasp the foundations of these two versatile languages. You will be expected to plan and maintain weekly tutoring sessions and attend course lectures to empower students to harness their full potential of learning Python & R for data analysis. You will also be responsible for maintaining effective communication with students and DASC faculty & staff. Business casual attire will be required.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admitted or current University of Arkansas graduate or undergraduate student

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Junior standing or above

• Programming experience in Python and/or R

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have previously completed Calculus I and/or Calculus II or equivalent

• Previous experience with tutoring or teaching

• Students who have two or more years of programming experience in Python and/or R

• Students who have completed Calculus III, Linear Algebra, 3000-level or higher calculus-based statistics course or equivalent

• Experience with software development version control systems such as GIT and GITHUB

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Crouching, KneelingBenefits Eligible:
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.