| Job Title: |
Upward Bound Instructor
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| Job Summary: |
Upward Bound Instructors will teach courses for up to 60 high school students in the Upward Bound program on Miami University Regionals’ Hamilton campus. Position is required to complete appropriate background checks and training for working with minors on campus. Direct contact hours will be 6 hours per week with additional hours of prep time for a total of up to 10 hours per week for a 6-week period. Instructor training will begin Jun 3, 2024 with instruction dates from Jun 10, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024.
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| Duties/Physical Demands: |
Instructors will have the responsibility to develop curriculum materials; foster a dynamic, hands-on and active learning environment; assist students in developing good study skills and habits; and be supportive of the Upward Bound objectives. A strong emphasis and appreciation for issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice is valued and encouraged. May also serve as a chaperone for field trips.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
Master's degree in the specific field of instruction or closely related field or a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience teaching high school students.
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| Desired Qualifications: |
Consideration may be given to candidates who can provide instruction in the following subjects: English/Reading, Composition or similar, Foreign Language including ASL, General Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics or similar, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or similar, Social Sciences, Humanities, Health, physical fitness, athletics, nutrition and/or wellness. Develop opportunities for engaged, creative, culturally-relevant learning both in and out of the traditional classroom setting. Have participated in or worked in a TRIO program or similar in the past. Have a passion for working with first-generation college students or educational access programs.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Submit cover letter and curriculum vitae. Inquires may be directed to Ashley Hopkins at hopkinab@miamioh.edu.
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| Diversity Statement: |
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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| Labor Law Posters for Applicants: |
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| Date to Begin Screening Applicants: |
Screening of applications will begin March 11, 2024 and will continue until filled.
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| Benefits Eligible: |
No
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