Summer Instructor
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.
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.
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
- 60+ undergraduate hours at the end of 2024 spring semester
- Experience tutoring, teaching, and/or instructing students as evidenced by application materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate credit
- Experience with culturally diverse students
- Subject area teaching expertise and experience
- Experience with Federal TRIO Programs
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
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 accessibility@ku.edu to request an accommodation.
- 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 accessibility@ku.edu to request an accommodation.
Contact Information to Applicants
Hong Chuong hchuong@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$20-$25/hour
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; Hours will vary
Application Review Begins
Monday March 18, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday May 28, 2024