Physics Tutor
Part-Time or Full-Time
Aggieland Tutoring, a private tutoring company in College Station, TX, is hiring an experienced, educated individual to serve as a contracted part-time or full-time in-person tutor in Physics.
Aggieland Tutoring provides private 1-on-1, small-group and small-class tutoring to support students at Texas A&M University and Blinn College. Our tutors work to ensure the tutoring team is delivering a high-quality service for students at various academic levels as they master physics thought.
Aggieland Tutoring is seeking individuals who can tutor most, or all, of the following courses at an extremely high level:
(Courses marked with *** are required for Physics Tutors).
***PHYS 201 College Physics (PHYS 1301 & 1101, 1401). Fundamentals of classical mechanics, heat, and sound.
***PHYS 202 College Physics (PHYS 1302 & 1102, 1402) Continuation of PHYS 201. Fundamentals of classical electricity and light; introduction to contemporary physics.
***PHYS 206 Newtonian Mechanics for Engineering and Science (PHYS 2325). Calculus-based introductory Newtonian mechanics; laws of physical motion for solution of science and engineering problems.
***PHYS 207 Electricity and Magnetism for Engineering and Science (PHYS 2326). Calculus-based electricity and magnetism; electromagnetic phenomena; basic laws of electricity and magnetism; science and engineering problems involving charges, electromagnetic fields, and electrical circuits.
***PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics (PHYS 2426). Continuation of PHYS 218. Electricity, magnetism, and introduction to optics.
***PHYS 218 Mechanics (PHYS 2425). Mechanics for students in science and engineering.
PHYS 221 Optics and Thermal Physics. Wave motion and sound, geometrical and physical optics, kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics.
PHYS 222 Modern Physics for Engineers. Atomic, quantum, relativity and solid-state physics.
PHYS 225 Electronic Circuits and Applications. Linear circuit theory and applications of solid-state diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, operational amplifiers and digital systems.
PHYS 302 Advanced Mechanics I. Classical mechanics of particles and rigid bodies; review of Newtonian mechanics and foundations of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism.
PHYS 303 Advanced Mechanics II. Applications of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods to selected problems of classical mechanics.
PHYS 304 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism I. Electrostatics; dielectrics; electrical current and circuits; magnetic fields and materials; induction; Maxwell’s equations.
PHYS 305 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism II. Radiation and optics. Electromagnetic waves; radiation; reflection and refraction; interference; diffraction; special relativity applied to electrodynamics.
PHYS 309 Modern Physics. Special relativity; concepts of waves and particles; introductory quantum mechanics.
At Aggieland Tutoring, we work to facilitate a culture of professional reflection and consistent quality among our teams of tutors.
A tutor can set their own hours of availability and can work from any location with their students.
*Notice: Tutors are Independent Contractors, Not Employees, and will Not Receive Employee Benefits. Tutor is an independent contractor (not an employee or other agent) solely responsible for the manner and hours in which services are performed, is solely responsible for all taxes, withholding, and other statutory, regulatory or contractual obligations of any sort (including, but not limited to, those relating to workers’ compensation, disability insurance, Social Security, unemployment compensation coverage, the Fair Labor Standards Act, income taxes, etc.), and is not entitled to employee benefits (such as vacation or holiday pay, medical, unemployment or workers’ compensation insurance).
Aggieland Tutoring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, individuals must have:
Undergraduate or Graduate degree or Advanced coursework in physics, engineering, or other relevant fields.
College-level teaching or tutoring experience in one or more of these physics subjects, preference given for individuals with advanced teaching experience.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong typing and computer skills.
Enthusiasm for education and a passion for helping students master physics concepts.
Candidates must reside in the Bryan/College area and, if hired, be able to provide documentation regarding eligibility to work in the United States.
Primary Location: Bryan/College Station, TX, USA
Job: Physics Tutor
Employee Status: Independent Contractor
Job Type: Contract
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Posting: February 7, 2020
Schedule: Part-time (20 hours minimum availability), Full-time (40 hours minimum availability)