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Summer Academy Part-Time Instructor - Upward Bound

\$900-1100 per course

Position Summary

Provide specialized intensive instruction in core curricular academic areas necessary for secondary and post-secondary success of Upward Bound participants. Reports to the Coordinator.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Instruct participants in relevant content area; submit curriculum content outline of material covered in each instructional session or lab; maintain attendance logs for submission to Coordinator; evaluate and document participant progress by utilizing pre- and post-tests or other evaluative measures for submission to Coordinator; serve as mentor to participants; serve on curriculum development team when requested; and, provide evaluation of participants, activities, and services to Upward Bound staff.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.

-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.

-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.

-Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.

-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.

-Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.

-Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree in appropriate curriculum area required; Masters preferred.

Preference given for: Minimum 3 years prior successful teaching experience with high school or college students; prior successful experience working with low-income, first-generation youth and/or ethnically and racially diverse student populations; and, background similar to target population.

[For an elective, non-core content area, some or all educational requirements may be substituted for relevant work and/or other related experience(s) in the field or subject area to be presented.]

Background Check Requirements

00 - 01 - Criminal/Sex/Drug

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.