Job Details

Posting Number: G/R31959P

Working Title: Lead Instructor-Summer Academy at UGA (multiple subjects)

Department: PSO-Cont Ed-GC Cont Education

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Additional Schedule Information: Forensic Science: June 8-12; Legal Studies: June 8-12; Creative Writing (Plot & Structure): June 8-12; Creative Writing (Worldbuilding): June 22-26; Creative Writing (2 topics): July 13-17; Artificial Intelligence & Coding: July 13-17; Visual Storytelling & Photojournalism: July 13-17

Anticipated Start Date: 05/11/2026

Posting Date: 01/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should indicate in their cover letters which subject they would like to teach

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities

• Developing program and syllabus, learning objectives and outcomes
• Preparing curriculum content: lesson plans, presentations, handouts, etc. for classroom instruction
• Evaluating/assessing students’ progress in attaining outlined learning objectives and outcomes
• Preparing, maintaining and submitting all required documentation and administrative reports
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments of the subject matter area
• Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom area

Position Summary

Summer Academy Lead Instructors are responsible for developing and leading academic-focused youth programs. Lead Instructors will develop an academically focused and engaging course in the subject area that will both teach and motivate the youth attending the program. They will coordinate in advance with the assistant instructor to ensure understanding of the course curriculum. Instructors will comply with all guidelines of program staff. During camp, they will teach the course with the aid of the assistant instructor. Instructors will ensure proper supervision of students at all times. All instructors must comply with UGA Programs and Activities Serving Minors policy requirements. They will work up to 30 hours per week, typically for 1 work week.

Subjects Seeking Lead Instructors: Forensic Science, Legal Studies, Creative Writing (Plot & Structure), Creative Writing (Worldbuilding), Creative Writing (2 topics), Artificial Intelligence & Coding, Visual Storytelling & Photojournalism

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Needed qualifications may vary by subject matter area, but generally include: a wealth of work experience and appropriate education/training and credentials pertinent to the program/course subject matter. Formal teaching certification is not required.