Part-Time Teacher, Biology Holland Outreach Program

BIOLOGY (BL-BI-IUBLA)

The Department of Biology is a large unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems, and a passion for science outreach.

Our premiere outreach program, The Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), is an exciting opportunity for underrepresented high school students to be introduced to various scientific subjects from microbiology to plant biology through series of lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences. Program activities are led by a dynamic and skilled team of Indiana University faculty members and Indiana high school teachers. The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts + Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. 

For more information about the Holland Programs, please visit Holland Summer Science Programs: K-12 Students: Outreach: About: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington.

Teachers serve an important function for SEP as they help assist student participants with understanding concepts and protocols as well as serving as a mentor and a positive role model. 

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Attends all program activities.
• Coordinates additional educational activities and is available to perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists IU Professors/Lecturers with lab preparations and cleanup, introductions, and with academic activities as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates student lab journals, providing constructive feedback to help participants learn to communicate scientifically.
• Evaluates program success by assisting with student evaluations and completing a program evaluation.
• Enforces good behavior and responds appropriately to safety and behavior issues and addresses concerns to the program director.
• Escorts students to/from activities as needed.
• Interacts with the students and serves as a positive role model.
• Adheres to program policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Background or experience with school environments or educating students in a science field
• Experience working with science outreach programs and underrepresented students is highly desirable

SKILLS

Required

• A high level of responsibility
• Punctuality and accountability
• Ability to complete tasks in a productive and proactive manner
• Ability to participate in academic activities to interact with the student participants, address their concerns, and clarify content
• Ability to supervise groups of students during labs, lectures, and field trips

Ability to move around campus and/or the Bloomington community in the summer. Teachers must be accessible during lecture and lab activities since the primary goal is to interact with your subset of students and ensure they comprehend activities and key takeaways. The person in this position must be available to work for the entire program - from staff training to move out day. Applicants must not have anything conflicting for the entirety of the program unless otherwise authorized. 

Letters of recommendation will be required at a later stage of the interview process
Graduate students are encouraged to apply.  
Dates of the Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) are July 14-19. Training for the program will be the day before it begins, July 13, 2023.

Bloomington, Indiana

Department of Biology

This is an in-person position

Free room and board

$1200 for duration of the program

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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