INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required;
- Ability to develop innovative curriculum in line with course objectives;
- Expertise in academic area and use of technology in classroom;
- Ability to relate to rural project participants with diverse backgrounds;
- Ability to motivate students toward academic endeavors.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in appropriate discipline;
- Teaching experience with secondary or postsecondary students.
JOB SUMMARY:
Upward Bound instructors are responsible to the Project Director for providing challenging academic instruction to project participants during the on-campus six-week summer session.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Confer with supervisor to discuss program goals and course objectives;
- Develop and deliver a curriculum that addresses course objectives;
- Utilize innovative classroom techniques and methodologies that involve students in challenging learning opportunities;
- Network with University and community resources to include creative active-learning experiences;
- Provide feedback to students that will enhance their academic growth;
- Safely transport students in University vehicles;
- Monitor and report student attendance;
- Refer to the supervisor those students not making adequate progress;
- Attend faculty meetings to formatively evaluate student progress and determine improvement strategies for students;
- Complete summative evaluations highlighting students’ strengths and needs;
- Submit curriculum evaluation for the purpose of improving program services.