Upward Bound Foreign Language Instructor Position

Upward Bound Foreign Language Instructor Position

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Upward Bound Science Instructor Position

Position Type: Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77G010 - Student Affairs-Restricted Funds

Division: 5G0000 - Stu Success,Opportunity&Engage-Rstr

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Ricky McHone

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Summer Foreign Language Instructor (Spanish I & II)
EKU Upward Bound - Summer Chautauqua 2026

The Eastern Kentucky University Upward Bound Program is seeking a qualified and engaging Summer Spanish Instructor to teach Spanish I and Spanish II during the 2026 Summer Chautauqua.

Program Overview
The Upward Bound Summer Chautauqua is a six-week, residential, college-preparatory program hosted on EKU's campus from June 13 - July 22, 2026. Students live on campus and participate in a structured, simulated college experience that emphasizes academic rigor, independence, and personal growth.

Instructional Dates

• Classes: June 15 - July 15, 2026
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (5 instructional weeks)

Teaching Load & Schedule

• Approximately 15-20 students per section
• Four instructional sections taught Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  o 8:40 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
  o Includes a 50-minute duty-free lunch
• Four lab component sections taught on Thursdays
  o 8:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
  o Includes a 50-minute duty-free lunch and 50-minute planning period

Course Expectations

• Courses are designed as credit-bearing high school Spanish I and II
• Instructor must demonstrate knowledge of Kentucky State Foreign Language Proficiency Standards
• Responsible for designing and implementing curriculum, including:
  o Written and spoken language assessments
  o Instruction aligned with proficiency-based learning
  o Engaging, student-centered instructional strategies

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend a brief instructor orientation in late May
• Participate in the student awards banquet
• Attend an end-of-summer debrief meeting

Ideal Candidate

• Certified or qualified Spanish instructor with secondary-level experience preferred
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Ability to foster independence, academic confidence, and college readiness

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate experience in field of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with prior Upward Bound/TRIO programs experience or experience teaching traditionally under served populations.

Job Duties:

• 90% - Student Instruction, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Relationship Building, Skill Building - (Essential)
• 10% - Student Awards Banquet Preparation, Instructor Orientation, and other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: No