Summer Instructor

26931BR

Achievement & Assessment Inst

Position Overview

The Math and Science Center instructor will develop and implement content-area curriculum for high school students who are participating in a five-week educational institute at KU during the summer, and serve as a role model for participants.  Classes are held Monday -Friday, June 3rd -July 5th, 2024. Orientation for instructors is tentatively scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2024. The pay rate is: $20-$25 per hour depending on qualifications. These positions are on-going temporary summer appointments. In addition, the successful candidate will adhere to the principles of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education. 

Primary Objective: Prepare students in subject areas they may expect to encounter during the upcoming academic year with a focus on learning study skills that will help students succeed in these classes.

Secondary Objective: Motivate students toward college and assist in building their self-esteem and sense of achievement

Open for the following Subject Areas:

1 Foreign Language (American Sign Language, Latin, Italian, Japanese, etc.)
1 Math Instructor
1 Science Instructor (Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
1 English
1 Engineering, Computer Science/Programing, Coding, etc.

Job Description

30%- Develop and implement content-area curriculum/lesson plans. Execute the plans by teaching them to the participants while working independently or with a team.

20%- Assess students' cognitive needs, develop a curriculum to address those needs, and provide assistance to residence hall staff in meeting participants' cognitive needs. Develop a thorough understanding of the project's overall goals and assist with a challenging program of study that will promote success and generate confidence within each student.

15%- Become familiar with and closely follow program instructor policies, procedures, and use professional ethics. Identify and assist in providing resources needed to implement curriculum.

15%- Complete weekly progress reports and final grade reports for each student. Maintain accurate participant attendance records. Attend all training sessions and staff meetings conducted on Thursday evenings from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

15%- Provide or make arrangements for curriculum materials such as textbooks, readers or instructional aides to be made available to student participants. Prepare and submit daily homework and/or missing assignments to the Math and Science Center Director.

5%- Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

On-site

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Hong Chuong [email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application consists of:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications begins March 18th and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. For first consideration, please apply by March 18th.

Please note that all applicants chosen for an interview will be required to prepare a lesson plan in the subject area that the applicant is applying for and execute that plan by teaching for 15-20 minutes in a mock classroom setting involving the search committee.

All applicants are welcome to request reasonable accommodations for any and all portions of the search process. Please reach out to [email protected] to request an accommodation.

Advertised Salary Range

$20-$25/hour

Application Review Begins

18-Mar-2024

Anticipated Start Date

28-May-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; Hours will vary

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.