Become an Engineering Tutor
Tutoring is more than just helping someone solve an equation. It’s about empowering your peers, developing leadership skills and shaping the culture of collaboration within Mizzou Engineering.
As a tutor, you become a trusted guide in another student’s academic journey. You’ll gain hands-on experience in communication, mentoring, problem-solving and professionalism, skills that look great on any resume and translate directly into the workplace. Whether you’re considering a career in industry, teaching, or research, tutoring equips you with the skills to lead with clarity, care and confidence.
Why become a tutor?
- Lead by example: serve as a mentor and role model in the Mizzou Engineering community, helping peers build confidence and overcome academic challenges.
- Build your professional toolkit: strengthen your communication, leadership and problem-solving skills — essential assets in any engineering career.
- Sharpen your own understanding: reinforce your technical knowledge by teaching others and seeing material from new perspectives.
- Earn while you learn: get paid for your time while making a meaningful impact in the academic success of fellow students.
- Boost your resume: gain valuable experience that demonstrates initiative, service and interpersonal skills, perfect for future internships, job interviews, or grad school applications.
Position Requirements
To be eligible to serve as a tutor for Mizzou Engineering, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred).
- Earn a minimum grade of B– or higher in the course(s) you wish to tutor.
- Be comfortable working one-on-one and in small group settings.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to empathy, patience and academic integrity.
- Complete required training sessions and ongoing development as directed.
- If selected for the position, refer to New Employee Registration for a list of acceptable documents to avoid a delayed start date.
Position Responsibilities
Engineering tutors play a vital role in supporting student success. As a tutor, you are expected to:
- Serve as a role model within the Mizzou Engineering community.
- Foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment by being approachable, enthusiastic and respectful.
- Promote independent learning by introducing study strategies and guiding students through content (not completing assignments for them).
- Demonstrate responsibility, patience and a positive attitude.
- Uphold a strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
- Model and encourage effective time management, study skills and academic habits.
- Monitor and respond to email communications in a timely manner.
- Attend all scheduled tutoring sessions and provide prompt notice to the supervisor if you are unable to attend.
- Accurately record and submit hours worked via bi-weekly timesheets.
- Communicate any concerns or issues to the tutoring coordinator promptly.
Compensation
Engineering tutors are currently paid $18.00 per hour on a bi-weekly basis.
Apply to be a tutor
Applications are typically reviewed in the weeks leading up to the fall and spring semesters. However, additional positions may open during the semester, based on demand.
To apply, please complete the Qualtrics application form. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact William Nelsen at nelsenw@missouri.edu.
Please note: applicants will be contacted only if there is a need for tutors in the courses listed on the application and they are selected for an interview.