Online Chemistry Tutor – CHEM 1001 (Chemical Dynamics) | York University

Company: GAJAN Group Holdings
Job Type: Part-time | Independent Contractor
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: Remote – India (Supporting York University Students, Canada)

Job Overview

GAJAN Group Holdings is looking for an experienced Online Chemistry Tutor to teach first-year university students enrolled in CHEM 1001 – Chemical Dynamics at York University, Canada.

The ideal candidate should have robust subject knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proven experience teaching university-level Chemistry. The tutor will conduct one-to-one and small-group online sessions, helping students understand complex concepts, solve numerical problems, and prepare for quizzes, midterms, and final examinations.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver online one-to-one and small-group tutoring sessions.
- Teach all four major areas of CHEM 1001:
- Chemical Kinetics: Reaction rates, rate laws, reaction mechanisms, activation energy and catalysts.
- Chemical Equilibrium: Equilibrium constants, ICE tables, acids and bases, pH, buffers, titrations and solubility.
- Entropy and Free Energy: Thermodynamics, entropy, Gibbs free energy and spontaneous reactions.
- Electrochemistry: Oxidation-reduction reactions, voltaic cells, electrode potentials and Faraday's laws.
- Explain theoretical concepts and solve numerical problems step by step using a digital whiteboard.
- Prepare practice questions, worked solutions and revision exercises.
- Help students prepare for quizzes, midterms and final examinations.
- Identify learning gaps and provide additional guidance where needed.
- Manage session bookings,



scheduling and student communication.
- Maintain attendance and session records and provide a short progress recap after each session.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 2+ years of tutoring, teaching assistant or teaching experience, preferably in university-level Chemistry.
- Completed CHEM 1001 or an equivalent first-year Chemical Dynamics course with a grade of A- or higher, or demonstrable equivalent subject mastery.
- Bachelor's degree, pursuing a degree, or postgraduate qualification in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of all four CHEM 1001 subject areas.
- Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills, including logarithms, equations, graphs and chemical calculations.
- Experience teaching through Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams.
- Comfortable using a digital whiteboard, writing tablet or stylus during online sessions.
- Excellent English communication and explanation skills.
- Reliable internet connection, webcam and a quiet teaching environment.

Work Schedule (Canada – Eastern Time)

Candidates must be available for at least one of the following fixed scheduling windows.

ScheduleCanada (EST)India (IST)Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM7:30 PM – 10:30 PMEvening8:00 PM – 11:00 PM6:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Next Day)





Note: During Canadian daylight saving time (EDT), the corresponding Indian timings shift one hour earlier. Availability must be confirmed weekly.

Compensation & Engagement

- Compensation: 400–600 per hour (currency to be confirmed).
- Part-time, independent contractor engagement.
- Renewable for subsequent academic terms based on student outcomes and feedback.
- Minimum weekly working hours to be confirmed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience tutoring York University students or teaching the CHEM 1001 curriculum.
- Experience creating Chemistry practice sets and worked solutions.
- Familiarity with Calendly, Google Calendar or similar scheduling platforms.
- Availability for both morning and evening windows during peak examination periods.

Selection Process

- Resume and academic qualification screening.
- 20-minute online interview.
- 15-minute subject-specific teaching demonstration.
- Reference verification and final selection.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply with: [email protected]

- Updated one-page resume.
- Academic transcript or grade record showing CHEM 1001 or equivalent Chemistry performance.
- A brief note mentioning total teaching/tutoring experience, subjects taught and preferred working window (morning, evening or both).
- An optional 3–5 minute video demonstrating how you solve a Chemical Kinetics or Chemical Equilibrium problem.

Only candidates with strong university-level Chemistry knowledge and relevant teaching experience will be considered.

Pay: ₹400.00 - ₹600.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

📌 Online Chemistry Tutor – CHEM 1001 (Chemical Dynamics) | York University (India)
🏢 GAJAN Group Holdings
📍 India