The Department of Psychology at SUNY Old Westbury is seeking a part-time psychology tutor who will assist psychology majors with inferential statistics, APA-style writing, and general content from the major areas within psychology. The tutor will be expected to work with students one-on-one and in groups, both in person and remotely through Zoom. We are especially interested in someone with strong skills in research methods and statistical analysis. A successful tutor will work with instructors so that they can provide much needed support to struggling students. This is a part-time, college year, as needed, hourly paid position.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students.  Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Teaching or tutoring experience.
• Demonstrated excellent person-to-person communication skills; a positive attitude, patience, dependability, and a strong desire to help students gain confidence and increase their competence in research methods and psychology.
• Proficient in Excel and SPSS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology.
• Teaching or tutoring experience in research methods and/or psychology.
• Knowledge in other software statistical programs, such as R and SAS.

Additional Information:

Hourly rate:  $25.00 per hour

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

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Requirements

• Start Date: 8/25/2025 - Approximate
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Part-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=188923

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. transcript of highest degree earned,
4. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
5. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Please note academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your resume.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT:             Open until filled.  Review of applications to begin immediately.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury policies, including the completion of pre-employment screening.