Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Academic Peer Tutors for Rosenberg School of Optometry assist students in the Rosenberg School of Optometry with selected coursework during the 2026-2027 year. Tutoring is either done individually, in small groups or in a class-wide review session format depending on need. Tutors are being sought specifically for Clinical Optometry I, Optics, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Organ Pathology, and Ocular Anatomy and Physiology I. Academic Peer Tutors report to the Director, Academic Success. This is a student position open to current Rosenberg School of Optometry students who have completed the course(s) they wish to tutor with a grade of B or higher.

Essential Functions

• Provide support and tutoring knowledge in a small or large group or individual setting;
• Share knowledge of course materials in selected coursework;
• Develop a strong working relationship with assigned students;
• Consult with faculty about topics students most need assistance with
• Keep accurate records of hours worked
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comfort with knowledge in the course material in courses that you choose to tutor;

• Ability to work patiently with others and explain sometimes complex concepts;

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;

• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA

• Required Education

• Current Rosenberg School of Optometry student who has completed the course(s) they wish to tutor with a grade of B- or higher;

• Required Work Experience

• None.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort working with students individually or in small groups (5-10 students) or large groups (10 or more students).

• Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• None.

• Work Hours

• Arranged between students for individual and small group sessions.

• Large group sessions are generally held early afternoons on weekends or weekday evenings.

• Physical Demands

• Typical for this position.

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• STU1654PO

• Number of Vacancies

• 15

• Job Type

• Part Time

• Job Category

• Students

• Desired Start Date

• 09/14/2026

• Multi-Hire Pool

• Yes

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Reports to

• Director, Academic Success

Salary

Begins at $11 and hour but depends on work experience with UIW and UIWRSO

Open Date 07/28/2026

Close Date 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current optometry student at the Rosenberg School of Optometry?
• Yes, I am a First-Year Student
• Yes, I am a Second-Year Student
• Yes, I am a Third-Year Student
• Yes, I am a Fourth-Year Student
• No, I am not a UIW Student at RSO

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