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Cantonese Language Tutor
- Technical Expert (Student Support Specialist I) (Part Time)
Posting Number req
25813 Department Second Lang Acquis/Teach Prog Department Website Link
Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Critical Languages Program (CLP) offers less commonly taught languages (LCTLs), which are not available in traditional departments and formats at the University of Arizona. In partnership with other academic departments, CLP also offers non-credit tutoring in various foreign languages.

The Critical Languages Program seeks a part-time Cantonese Language Tutor
- Technical Expert (Student Support Specialist I) to conduct weekly credit and non-credit tutorial sessions. The candidate must be a fluent and proficient speaker of the Cantonese language, able to work professionally with small group tutorial sessions (or 1:1) and act as a liaison between the students and examiner. Content focus may include speaking, pronunciation, grammar, writing, reading, and study skills development.

A flexible work schedule may be required based on course, tutoring and program needs.

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• Conduct weekly tutorial sessions in the use/practice of the Cantonese language.
• Select and add language and cultural content as appropriate to the course D2L content page and share with students.
• Finalize course syllabi, including relevant dates, post to D2L, and submit to the Director and Program Coordinator prior to the start of the semester.
• Schedule classes and submit the schedule to the Program Coordinator prior to the beginning of semester or session.
• Record weekly student attendance in D2L.
• Submit evaluations to meet academic deadlines.
• Submit tutor self-evaluation to Program Coordinator at the end of the semester.
• Provide timely communication and feedback to students throughout the semester.
• Promote extra-curricular activities related to language development with students.
• Attend program trainings and meetings as necessary.
• Number of work hours determined at time of course hire.
• Adhere to university code of conduct policies.
• Complete and keep current all university required trainings required to complete duties.
• Complete the Tutor as a Foreign Language Certificate training, subsidized by CLP, for those who do not have a degree and/or degree in education or a language related field during the first year of employment.
• Complete other duties as needed and assigned.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Cantonese.

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience of a foreign language.
• Tutoring experience in self-instructional model courses.
• Tutoring experience in online environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in second-language teaching.
• Experience teaching all levels of foreign language courses.
• Certification related to second-language teaching.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 6 - 10 Job FTE
- Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $ - $
Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Student Support Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/24/2026 Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Suzanne Panferov Reese
Director

Open Date 5/1/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed