Temporary Biostats Tutor

Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

The University of Pennsylvania Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is seeking a dedicated tutor for PUBH 5010 – Introduction to Biostatistics.

This course provides a broad overview of biostatistics and its applications in public health research and practice. Topics covered will include techniques for describing and summarizing observations, for assessing associations among variables, and for determining the extent to which chance may be explaining and/or influencing the observed results. Students learn how to choose, apply, and interpret commonly used statistical tests. In addition, students will gain experience using STATA, a statistical software package, to analyze data.

Position Details:
• Hourly Rate: $25/hour
• Hours per Week: 2 hours/week
• Start Date: 2/24/25
• End Date: 4/30/25

Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of biostatistics and its public health applications
• Expertise in STATA with experience in data analysis
• Prior tutoring, teaching, or mentoring experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:
• Provide one-on-one tutoring support to a current MPH student (statistical concepts, problem-solving, and STATA software use)

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.