Content Tutor - Summer 2026

Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University

St Joseph, MO, USA

Posted on Apr 4, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Content Tutor - Summer 2026
Department Center for Academic Support
Appointment Term Summer (June - July)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary
In the MoWest Center for Academic Support (CAS), content tutoring is a term used to describe tutoring for subject areas other than general studies mathematics or writing. Content Tutors are listed for specific courses on the CAS website, and all Content Tutors are hired because of their knowledge of the discipline(s).
Essential Duties
  • Attending a one-hour tutor training
  • Entering and updating availability on TutorTrac throughout the semester to allow students to schedule tutoring appointments
  • Meet and tutor students on course material
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the Content Tutor Coordinator and discuss problems or potential problems as needed
  • Review course notes, textbook, etc. as needed to maintain necessary knowledge of the material
Required Qualifications
  • MoWest Student
  • Degree Seeking
  • Enrolled at least part-time
  • Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Received an A or B in the course applicant is interested in tutoring.
  • Obtain recommendation by the professor who currently teaches the course or who has taught the course in the past, or, in special situations, the department chairperson.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned course
  • Applicants who are eligible for Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge in the content area.
  • Student collaboration and interaction
  • Flexibility
  • Problem solving & critical thinking skills
Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
  • Possible online tutoring.
  • Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.
  • Tutors will be hired throughout the academic year based on tutoring requests.
Location where duties are to be performed
(CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213
Federal Work Study Not Required
Hours of Work
Hours per week will vary based on the student demand for tutors throughout the semester.
May be up to 5 hours per week.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ST282P
Number of Vacancies 10
Open Date 04/03/2026
Priority Deadline 05/29/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Are you a MWSU student?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you degree-seeking?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you enrolled at least part-time?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
    • Yes
    • Don't know
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
  3. Course Schedule
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