Math Study Center Job Information

We are currently seeking tutors to for the 2026-27 Academic year to start in September 2026.

The MSC hires qualified, currently-enrolled undergraduate UW students. We do not hire graduate students.

To apply for a tutor position:

  • Contact Dr. Matthew Conroy, MSC Director, via email (conroy at math.washington.edu).
  • Include an unofficial copy of your UW transcript (in pdf form) and your UW Net ID (not your student ID number). (Sending email from your @uw.edu email address is sufficient to communicate your UW Net ID).
  • Include a hand-written writeup of one of your favorite calculus or precalculus problems (for example, a problem you ran across in your precalculus or calculus courses or on an exam you took would be perfect). Describe the problem clearly, give a detailed, complete solution, and say why you think the problem is fun or interesting or surprising, etc. Please include this in your email as a pdf attachment.
  • Be sure to mention if you are a Work Study student.
  • Apply before 8/28/26 for the best chance of getting an interview.

Job descriptions

Tutors

Job duties:

  • Tutor students in Math 120/4/5/6 in a (sometimes) fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate UW student
  • Have a strong understanding of math through Math 126 (Calc III).
  • Be able to understand and verbally respond to students' mathematics questions
  • Be interested in working with people
  • Be sensitive to student difficulties with math
  • For scheduling, an applicant needs to be available to work during at least 20 of the MSC's open hours (M-Th 9:30 AM-7:30 PM, F 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Sunday 12:30-4:30 PM)
  • Be able to work at least 10 hours per week. Tutors work from 10 to 16 hours per week (8 to 16 hours per week in Spring quarter) - you set the upper bound.

Benefits:

  • Pay is at least $22.65/hr
  • Strengthen and maintain your calculus skills
  • Gain teaching experience
  • Looks good on resumes and grad school applications
  • It feels good to help people!

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.washington.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu.