UTS- Temporary Upward Bound English Instructor at UNC Chapel Hill

UTS- Temporary Upward Bound English Instructor at UNC Chapel Hill

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
English and Literature

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The UNC Upward Bound Program is a Federal TRiO Program funded to help Scholars build the skills and motivation necessary to pursue and succeed in college and attain a Bachelor's Degree. Each summer, the program offers Scholars a comprehensive, 6-week academy that provides academic enrichment, professional development, and personal growth opportunities. Upward Bound Scholars engage in Math, Science, English, Spanish, and History courses.

Academic Instructors
Academic Instructors are responsible for teaching Upward Bound's rising sophomores and rising juniors from Chatham, Durham, and Lee counties on special topics in select core classes. These classes include Math, English (Rhetoric and Composition), Science, History, and Spanish. This allows Academic Instructors to offer Scholars a contextualized exploration into the subject area they are studying while teaching the skills necessary for future high school course success.

Academic Instructors will work closely with the Upward Bound Academic Advisor and Assistant Director to determine best practices and develop curriculum designed to meet Scholars' needs.

Academic Instructors join a team of CHEOP/Upward Bound staff, including the College Prep Coach and Wellness Coach, who work collaboratively to ensure the success of the Summer Academy.

The Summer Program will run from June 15, 2026, to July 17, 2026.

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

• Attend required staff training and student orientation
• Creatively engage Scholars in up to 6 hours of course instruction each week
• Hold weekly office hours (on pre-determined days/times set by the UB Team)
• Update grades and attendance weekly
• Conduct pre- and post-evaluation assessments to measure growth throughout the course
• Create and submit a syllabus outlining course design (assignments and materials)
• Attend weekly team meetings to assess Scholar performance, review concerns, and highlight successes
• Demonstrate integrity, dependability, and a passion for promoting college access and student success

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed/credentialed teacher in the State of North Carolina OR have relevant teaching and/or workshop experience
• Able to commit to fulfilling assigned responsibilities throughout the academic portion of the summer program
• Must successfully complete a background check (additional information will be provided to select applicants)
• Able to consistently present themselves as positive, motivational role models to Scholars

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Disadvantaged Youth

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 48SM55

AA/EEO Statement:
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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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