Title: Summer Project Assistant

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 in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels.

Position Overview

The Summer Project Assistant Position is only for Science, Engineering and Math undergraduates and graduates to participate in the 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 ~6 secondary students at a time. Additionally, the position requires completion of one or two original lesson plans and a video (poster session or short talk). The assistant will gain experience in writing and presenting STEM education research practices while working with diverse student populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen, national or permanent resident alien.
• Must have a degree in either Science, Engineering or Math or be pursuing a degree with planned completion no later than May 2026.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interest in teaching to diverse student populations as defined by National Science Foundation.
• Have a passion for STEM subjects and ability to express STEM subject or topics to secondary students.
• Desire to learn techniques for effective classroom management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants should have the desire to learn formal instruction in STEM laboratory techniques and best practices in STEM education.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical considerations when working with minors.
• Previous experience working with diverse student populations if possible.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Having a teaching certificate will disqualify applicant from internship program.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.This position is scheduled to run from June 2 to June 27, 2025. The assistant will be expected to work 33 hours per week.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

• Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 
• Background checks from UNT and Denton ISD will be required.
• Submit a US transcript - complete or in progress.
• Submit your resume as an attachment - links to resumes won’t be accepted.

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.