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:
  1. Foreign Language (Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, American Sign Language, Italian, Korean etc.)
  2. Math Instructor (Must be able to teach Algebra 1 through Calculus)
  3. Science Instructor (Astronomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, etc.)
  4. English
  5. 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

  1. 60+ undergraduate hours at the end of 2025 spring semester
  2. Experience tutoring, teaching, and/or instructing students as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree
  2. Graduate credit
  3. Experience with a wide variety of students
  4. Subject area teaching expertise and experience
  5. Experience with Federal TRIO Programs

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of:
  • 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

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  29693BR
  • Department:  Achievement & Assessment Inst
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Assignment:  On-Site
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  U-Unclassified Professional Staff
  • Review Begins:  17-Mar-2025

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