Academic Peer Tutors Rosenberg School of Optometry

Position: Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry

Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry

Position Information

Position Title:

Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry

Academic Year: 2025‑2026

UIW Mission:
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry assist students in the Rosenberg School of Optometry with selected coursework during the  year. Tutoring is either done individually, in small groups or in a class-wide review session format depending on need. Tutors are being sought specifically for Clinical Optometry I, Optics, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Clinical Optometry III , Organ Pathology, and Ocular Anatomy and Physiology II.

The Academic Peer Tutors report to the Director for Academic Success.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested UIW students as the need arises.

This is a student position open to current Rosenberg School of Optometry students who have completed the course(s) they wish to tutor with a grade of B or higher.

Essential Functions

• Provide support and tutoring knowledge in a small or large group or individual setting;
• Share knowledge of course materials in selected coursework;
• Develop a strong working relationship with assigned tutees;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Comfort with knowledge in the course material in courses that you choose to tutor;
• Ability to work patiently with others and explain sometimes complex concepts;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

• Current Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the course(s) they wish to tutor with a grade of B- or higher.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

Comfort working with students individually or in small groups (5-10 students) or large groups (10 or more students).

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

• Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
• May work up to 20 hours per week.

Physical Demands

Typical for position.

Job Type

Part Time

Student Category

Students

Desired Start Date

09/15/2025

Salary

$11/hour

Reports to

Director for Academic Success

EOE Statement

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current optometry student at the Rosenberg School of Optometry?
  • Yes, I am a First-Year Student
  • Yes, I am a Second-Year Student
  • Yes, I am a Third-Year Student
  • Yes, I am a Fourth-Year Student
  • No, I am not a UIW Student at RSO
• * Please list the courses you have completed with a grade of B or higher that you would like to help tutor in.

  (Open Ended Question)

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