Topics In Mathematics (11200-11300):
You must have had calculus, and have taken or be taking Analysis sequence. You must know
number theory and geometry to tutor in these courses. Experience as a counselor in our summer
YSP is good background. These are two-quarter assignments.

On-sequence Math 130’s (13100-13200-13300):
You must have had calculus and have taken or be taking Analysis sequence.
These are at least two-quarter assignments, with most tutors continuing in the same section all
three quarters. See UChicago Class Search for the most current schedule.

Off-sequence Math 130’s (13100-13200):
You must have had calculus and have taken or be taking Analysis.
These are two-quarter assignments (Win-Spr).

The budgeted figures for Junior Tutors each quarter this year are $1600 for approximately 10 hours of work per week.
If you are interested in being a Junior Tutor, please fill out the appropriate section of the application that indicate it is for the Junior Tutor applicants.

Note: If you applying for College Aid for 2021-2022, you may be eligible, as a Junior Tutor, for
assistance under the federally funded Work-Study Program. If you wish to have further
information about this program, see the Office of College Aid in Harper 203.

Course Assistants for Math 150s are called VCAs. A VCA is primarily responsible for grading the theoretical parts of Math 150s homework assignments (about 2-3 problems per student per section) and will be assigned to two sections each. In addition, a VCA is responsible for collection, grading, and promptly returning to the Instructor homework assignments from the assigned classes.  A VCA keeps an accurate record of students’ homework grades, uploads them on CANVAS, and regularly meets with Instructors to discuss issues in the course, such as difficulties the students are having with the homework problems, or with understanding concepts.

Applicants for VCA positions should have had Honors Calculus, or Math 15900 or Math 15910, or higher-level mathematics courses. Assignments are made for one quarter at a time, but preference will be for a VCA to work all year in the same section; continuation in the job is contingent upon satisfactory evaluation by the current Instructor. The budgeted figures for VCAs each quarter this year is $300 per quarter plus $700 to be paid at the end of the quarter. VCAs should expect to spend less than 10 hours per week on the job.

If you are interested in being a VCA, please fill out the appropriate section of the application that indicate it is for the VCA
applicants.

Applicants for Reader positions should have had the course they are asking to read for, or a higher-level course equivalent, and have had excellent grades in that course. This job is primarily about correcting homework papers, and we expect prompt, careful work from our Readers.

The budgeted figures for Readers each quarter this year is $50 per registered student, as indicated on the course roster at the end of the 3rd week. Readers should expect to spend 10 hours per week on the job.

If you are interested in applying to be a Reader, please fill out the appropriate section that indicates it is for the Reader applicants.

Occasionally, the Department of Mathematics is in need of an advanced Reader. Applicants for Super Reader positions should have had the course they are asking to read for, or a higher-level course equivalent, and have had excellent grades in that course.

The responsibilities include correcting homework papers, holding an hour long problem session weekly, and informal office hours. We expect Super Readers to regularly meet with their Instructors to discuss course, duties, and performances.

The budgeted figures for Super Readers for each quarter this year is $500 plus $50 per registered student, as indicated on the course roster at the end of the 3rd week. Super Readers should expect to spend 15 hours per week on the job.

If you are interested in applying to be a Super Reader, you only need to check the appropriate box on the form.