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Cantonese Language Tutor - Technical Expert (Student Support Specialist I) (Part Time)

University of Arizona
United States, Arizona, Tucson
May 01, 2026
Cantonese Language Tutor - Technical Expert (Student Support Specialist I) (Part Time)
Posting Number req25813
Department Second Lang Acquis/Teach Prog
Department Website Link clp.arizona.edu
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Critical Languages Program (CLP) offers less commonly taught languages (LCTLs), which are not available in traditional departments and formats at the University of Arizona. In partnership with other academic departments, CLP also offers non-credit tutoring in various foreign languages.

The Critical Languages Program seeks a part-time Cantonese Language Tutor - Technical Expert (Student Support Specialist I) to conduct weekly credit and non-credit tutorial sessions. The candidate must be a fluent and proficient speaker of the Cantonese language, able to work professionally with small group tutorial sessions (or 1:1) and act as a liaison between the students and examiner. Content focus may include speaking, pronunciation, grammar, writing, reading, and study skills development.

A flexible work schedule may be required based on course, tutoring and program needs.

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct weekly tutorial sessions
    in the use/practice of the Cantonese language.
  • Select and add language and
    cultural content as appropriate to the course D2L content page and share
    with students.
  • Finalize course syllabi,
    including relevant dates, post to D2L, and submit to the Director and
    Program Coordinator prior to the start of the semester.
  • Schedule classes and submit the
    schedule to the Program Coordinator prior to the beginning of semester or
    session.
  • Record weekly student
    attendance in D2L.
  • Submit evaluations to meet
    academic deadlines.
  • Submit tutor self-evaluation to
    Program Coordinator at the end of the semester.
  • Provide timely communication and
    feedback to students throughout the semester.
  • Promote extra-curricular
    activities related to language development with students.
  • Attend program trainings and
    meetings as necessary.
  • Number of work hours determined
    at time of course hire.
  • Adhere to university code of
    conduct policies.
  • Complete and keep current all
    university required trainings required to complete duties.
  • Complete the Tutor as a Foreign
    Language Certificate training, subsidized by CLP, for those who do not
    have a B.A./B.S. degree and/or degree in education or a language related
    field during the first year of employment.
  • Complete other duties as needed and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
    advanced learning attained through experience required.
  • One (1) year of relevant work experience
    required.
  • Native or near-native fluency in Cantonese.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching and/or tutoring experience of a foreign language.
  • Tutoring experience in self-instructional model courses.
  • Tutoring experience in online environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in second-language teaching.
  • Experience teaching all levels of foreign language courses.
  • Certification related to second-language teaching.

FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 6 - 10
Job FTE 0.15 - 0.25
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Student Services
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay $22.77 - $28.46
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 6
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level PC1
Job Family Student Support
Job Function Student Services
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 8/24/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Suzanne Panferov Reese

Director

panferov@arizona.edu
Open Date 5/1/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
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