Title: TRIO Upward Bound Summer Instructor

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the Provost

Department: DAL-Pre-Collegiate Programs-500300

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $30

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of TRIO Upward Bound Instructor for subjects: ENGLISH, SCIENCE, MATH, TECHNOLOGY and FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
The University – the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city –seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow’s careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: http://untdallas.edu/Due to the growth of the University, the Office of Provost is also expanding. Please note that there are multiple openings for the TRIO Upward Bound Instructor position.

Position Overview

To serve as Instructor for the Upward Bound Program during the Summer Institute. Instructors will design and deliver innovative lessons to support students from 9th – 12th grade in their academic and/or elective subjects for added learning and preparation for High School and Collegiate Studies. Instructional design and delivery is expected to be Differentiated, Innovative, Hands-On, Creative and/ or Utilize Various Technology Platforms use are encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with concentration in the field of learning development and/or in the assigned teaching field.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students and faculty.
• Sensitive to students’ abilities and needs.
• Be able to provide hands-on activities and research opportunities/ideas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Prior experience working with or teaching high school students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management and instructional techniques.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Utilize Course Objectives provided for the class.
• Administering pretests, post-tests and evaluations.
• Planning, teaching and preparing materials for classes.
• Evaluates student and group performance.
• Complete performance outcome assessments.
• Recommends program improvements. 
• Attend regularly scheduled Staff Meetings. 
• Participate in Program Awards Ceremonies activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Work Schedule:

Summer Institute June 1st – July 7th (8:30 – 1:00 PM) 20 hours/ 4 days per week Monday – Thursday (20 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. 

Benefits:

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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.