Academic Tutor, Science Learning Lab, UC Blue Ash College

About UC Blue Ash College

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for our Academic Tutor staff position in our Science Learning Lab. The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the Clifton campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success, being named Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.

Job Overview

The academic tutor will support students, on an individual or small group basis, as they learn disciplinary content and implement study strategies to meet faculty expectations in courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Biology for Health Professions, Biology, and Microbiology. These are required courses for undergraduate students majoring in nursing, dental hygiene, allied health, and veterinary technology, as well as biology and other scientific fields.

This position requires proficiency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with students in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities will be conveying difficult content in understandable language and helping students develop effective study skills for science courses.

The role of academic tutor requires working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in the development of learning strategies. Our Science Learning Lab supports the Biology and Chemistry departments by serving over 100 students daily. The selected candidate will have a commitment to engaging all students at an open-access college, helping them to succeed and achieve their goals.

This will be a part-time position with an 80% full-time equivalency (FTE). The candidate will work out their final schedule with the lab director and other tutors, but in general, working hours may include mornings after 8:00 a.m., afternoons, early evenings, and possibly weekend hours. Average weekly hours will be greater during the Fall and Spring semesters (approximately 32-38 hours per week). Summer semester would require approximately 28-32 hours/week.

This position is eligible for benefits. This position is not eligible for a Visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring.
• Help students develop study plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide supplemental instruction to students seeking assistance both in-person and occasionally, online.
• Assist students with basic technology skills.
• Guide students to additional support services to help them meet challenges.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a biological science (for example, Biology, Health Sciences, Neuroscience, or Physiology) or a related scientific or healthcare field.

Required Experience

• One (1) academic year of experience serving as a tutor, teacher, or teaching assistant in a biology-related field.
  OR
• One (1) year of professional experience in a related field, such as laboratory work or research in a biology-related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Candidates with a Masters, PhD, MD, or other healthcare-related degree will also be considered.
• Previous experience in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, or Microbiology at the college level.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Application Process

Applicants must supply the following:

• Cover letter that describes how your experience relates to the position.
• CV/resume
• A list of three (3) references with contact information.