Evening Pro Communications Instructor - Upward Bound

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for a part-time Professional Communications teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. The instructor will introduce high school students to professional communication skills to prepare them for college and careers.

A Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field is preferred, with experience in college-prep settings encouraged. Classes run Thursday evenings, with a possible second section and schedule notifications provided in advance.

Qualifications

• Experience translating college readiness concepts into a practical curriculum.
• Ability to teach high school students in a college-prep setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication for academic contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the academic component of the Upward Bound program for professional communications.
• Teach Thursday evenings, 6:30 PM – 8:20 PM, with a minimum of one 50‑minute class per week.
• Possibly teach two sections and coordinate with program staff ahead of time.

Skills

Professional communication

Curriculum planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / related field

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for a part-time Professional Communications teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. The instructor will introduce high school students to professional communication skills to prepare them for college and careers.

A Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field is preferred, with experience in college-prep settings encouraged. Classes run Thursday evenings, with a possible second section and schedule notifications provided in advance.