Upward Bound Summer Academy Instructor-Science

Job Details

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Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure (Clinical)

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education...

Department: Upward Bound Classic Program

Summary of Job Duties: The Upward Bound Summer Academy Science Instructor is responsible for teaching courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology for two federally funded Upward Bound programs for high school students. Instructor will participate as a team member to ensure that the Upward Bound Summer Academy is a student-centered environment that serves to promote academic and personal success among students...

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience: A bachelor’s degree and high school teacher licensure in subject area or a master’s degree and prior teaching experience is required. Expertise in science is required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more sections of a given course daily or bi-weekly, depending upon the program schedule and the needs of the program.
• Create a five-week summer course lesson plan (including a syllabus for each course that contains weekly course activities and learning objectives) that aligns with Arkansas Department of Education Smart Core Standards.
• Maintain student records related to academic progress, including student grades or other assessments and any other requested data related to course-level student performance...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, and learning theories.
• Ability to present material using verbal, visual, or written methods.

Salary Information: $27.00/hour

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

Benefits Eligible: No