Employment

The Academic Support Center is staffed by a team of dedicated professionals who support student success at MSU Billings. Our Learning Specialists teach courses in developmental writing, mathematics and reading. We also employ tutors in the areas of writing, mathematics, reading, science, business and other subjects. If you are interested in joining our team, plese fill out the appropriate application (found below).

The staff of the Academic Support Center includes:

1. Full-time and part-time Academic Support Center instructors.
2. Professional tutors who have a degree in math, English, or a related field.
3. Student tutors (peer tutors) who are pursuing a degree at MSU Billings.

Interested in Becoming a peer Tutor?

For information, contact:

Ben Barckholtz
Director, Academic Support Center
Office: ASC 004
406-657-1641
benjamin.barckholtz@msubillings.edu

All applicants must follow a standard application procedure by supplying:

1. A letter of interest citing any past tutoring/teaching experiences and related coursework completed in high school and/or college
2. A transcript for each college attended
3. A completed tutor application and tutor contract
4. A current class schedule indicating tutoring availability

Each math and writing applicant must complete a diagnostic test to familiarize the applicant with general concepts addressed by tutors in the lab and indicate areas the applicant may need to review. Each applicant must also agree to attend CRLA tutor training.

Interested in Becoming a Professional Tutor or Part-Time Instructor?

If you already have your degree* and are interested in becoming a professional tutor or part-time instructor please fill out the Professional Application and submit it to the Director.

*Degree must be in a field related to the area for which you are applying to tutor and/or teach.