School of Mathematics and Statistics Tutor & Sessional Assistant Applications

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has a number of vacancies for marking, helpdesk, teaching assistant and tutoring for undergraduate Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science courses.

The school seeks passionate, enthusiastic current senior students - Honours, Masters, PhD or senior undergraduates with good passes in appropriate 200-level courses.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication both verbal and written, strong client focus, the ability to set priorities, manage time, plan work to meet deadlines , and work effectively under pressure

Hours of work can range from 4-12 hours per week during term time per course. This is subject to your availability, student enrolments, and meeting peak demand periods.

Rates of pay are approximately $23 - $29 on per hour, depending on the level of qualification and experience plus 8% holiday pay in addition to your hourly rate of pay.

Successful candidates will be notified by email approximately 1-2 weeks before the start of the trimester. You may follow up on your application by emailing sms-office@vuw.ac.nz

To apply for a position please complete the online form

Applications for Trimester 3 close 28 September 2023

Tutoring Role Description

• To tutor in the Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, Statistics, and or Data Science curriculum as directed by the Course Coordinator/s and or the Lecturer (Teaching).
• Respond to students’ needs and welfare by referring students to appropriate student support services
• Assist Lecturer (Teaching) or Course Coordinators with lesson and assessment preparation.
• Prepare for tutorials and deliver them on time in person and or online
• Prepare for helpdesk sessions and deliver helpdesk session on time in person and or online
• Maintain knowledge of course material and requirements
• Attend meetings and workshops with course co-ordinators and other tutors
• Monitor and contribute to discussions on Canvas, the University’s online study platform
• Complete test invigilation (keeping watch over candidates to prevent cheating as well as assisting with any issues)
• Participates in school and or university-wide meetings, committees, training and events as required
• Marking of student course work to the university standards and within agreed timeframes
• Record attendance and assessment marks accurately
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Teaching Administration
• Contribute to VUW’s commitment to inclusiveness, participation, recognition, support, and a sense of belonging for all students and staff.
• Attend VUW training and development workshops as and when required

Sessional Assistant (Marker) Role Description

• Marking of student course work to the university standards and within agreed timeframes
• Record attendance and assessment marks accurately
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Contribute to VUW’s commitment to inclusiveness, participation, recognition, support, and a sense of belonging for all students and staff.
• Attend VUW training and development workshops as and when required