High School Summer Program Instructor – Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an enthusiastic instructor to teach in the High School Summer Program.

The instructor will lead hands-on ECE activities introducing concepts in electrical and computer engineering, AI, and cybersecurity, while fostering creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Responsibilities include planning lessons, delivering hands-on activities, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience teaching or mentoring students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instructional activities related to electrical and computer engineering.
• Deliver hands-on design activities while ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Introduce students to engineering principles, programming, electronics, robotics, or related ECE topics.
• Encourage student participation, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Provide guidance and mentorship throughout the program.
• Coordinate with student assistants and program staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Attend all program sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during July 27–30. Each topic is assigned for a specific day.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

Position Description

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is seeking an enthusiastic instructor to teach in the High School Summer Program. The instructor will engage high school students in hands‑on engineering activities that introduce fundamental concepts in electrical and computer engineering, AI, Cybersecurity etc while fostering creativity, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instructional activities related to electrical and computer engineering.
• Deliver hands‑on design activities while ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Introduce students to engineering principles, programming, electronics, robotics, or related ECE topics.
• Encourage student participation, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Provide guidance and mentorship throughout the program.
• Coordinate with student assistants and program staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Attend all program sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during July 27–30. Each topic is assigned for a specific day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience teaching or mentoring students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.