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.
