Upward Bound Instructor - Summer

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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.

Job Description
Instructors will have the responsibility to develop curriculum materials; foster a dynamic, experiential 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 students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and social justice, is valued and encouraged. May also serve as a chaperone for field trips.

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 during Jun 6, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025. Paid training will be provided in advance with dates TBD.

Instruction in the following subjects is desired:

• English/Reading, Composition or similar
• Foreign Language including ASL
• General Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics or similar
• Biology, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or similar

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equal credential in the specific field of instruction or a related field, and some experience teaching high school students.
• Consideration may be given to applicants that can develop opportunities for engaged, creative, culturally-relevant learning both in and out of the traditional classroom setting; 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.

 

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter and Resume

 

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Ashley Hopkins at hopkinab@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after positing and continue until the position is filled.

 

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

 

This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
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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