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 2 -July 3, 2025. Orientation for instructors is tentatively scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2025. The pay rate is: $20-$25 per hour depending on qualifications. These positions are on-going temporary summer appointments.
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:
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:
- Foreign Language (Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, American Sign Language, Italian, Korean etc.)
- Math Instructor (Must be able to teach Algebra 1 through Calculus)
- Science Instructor (Astronomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, etc.)
- English
- 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
- 60+ undergraduate hours at the end of 2025 spring semester
- Experience tutoring, teaching, and/or instructing students as evidenced by application materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate credit
- Experience with a wide variety of 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. Apply online.
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.
Application review begins Monday, March 17, 2025, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply online.
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.
Application review begins Monday, March 17, 2025, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Hong Chuong, hchuong@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$20-$25 per hour
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; Hours will vary
Application Review Begins
Monday March 17, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday May 27, 2025