Science and Math Tutor - Center Teaching and Learning

Position Summary

CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. We aim to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL, formerly known as CAPS) is looking to hire new tutors to support Math and Science classes in our drop‑in center starting in the Fall of 2026.

CTL’s mission is to make learning more accessible for everyone on UNM’s campus by providing services that meet the needs of all Lobos. We are a peer‑centered learning center, which means that as a tutor, you’ll be supporting your fellow Lobos while also having the opportunity to focus on your own content mastery and tutoring skills. Each semester, CTL tutors will gain accreditation through the nationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association.

• Provide one‑on‑one or group tutoring to undergraduate students in Math and Science courses.
• Work primarily in the drop‑in center, with a majority of hours in person.
• Maintain a high level of content mastery and keep up with curriculum updates.
• Participate in CTL accreditation training and professional development.

• B+ or higher in the classes you are applying to tutor.
• Completed at least 2 semesters in the subject area you will tutor.
• Preference for students with work‑study status.
• Preference for tutors who can provide STEM instruction in Spanish.
• Specific subject criteria:

• Chemistry Tutors: Must be able to tutor Chem 1215, Chem 1225, and Chem 301;
  Chem 302 and Biology class tutoring is preferred.
• Math Tutors: Must be able to tutor Calculus II and all lower‑level math classes; knowledge of Calculus III and upper‑level math is preferred.
• Physics Tutors: Must tutor Calculus‑Based Physics II and be comfortable with calculus and lower‑level math classes.
• Statistics/Math 1350: Experience with Math 1350 or a similar statistics class is preferred.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.