Title: STEM Mentor

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $14.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students. Its focus is on the preparation of educators and school administrators who employ current theory and research.

Position Overview

The Summer Intern position is for college students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) to participate in our 2025 summer UNT STEM Camp program as “near-peer mentors” (NPMs). NPMs will collaborate with a team of other mentors to facilitate STEM activities with groups of students. Additionally, the internship requires the completion of one or two original lesson plans and a video (poster session or short talk).

Minimum Qualifications

Major must be in Mathematics, Science or Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interest in teaching the importance of serving underrepresented populations as defined by NSF, and experience working with K-12 students.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

Duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm as needed.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.