Immunology Instructor (High School)

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking an in-person High School In-Person Instructor for Immunology & Human Health to deliver curriculum and assess student learning. The Baruch STEP Academy program targets STEM education and college preparation for 200 middle and high school students annually.

Responsibilities include preparing and teaching the curriculum for 20-22 students, evaluating progress, maintaining attendance records, and adapting materials to student

Qualifications

• Availability for each program day from 10:30am-12pm.
• Strong background in the subject area.
• Experience in a teaching capacity within subject area.
• Experience with designing/implementing a course curriculum.
• Have a strong classroom management style.
• Preferred: Degree in biology or related subject.
• Preferred: Prior teaching experience with high school or undergraduate students.
• Preferred: Ability to engage students with creative lessons and innovative teaching style.
• Preferred: Possess good interpersonal skills with adolescents and a strong understanding of their maturity levels.
• Preferred: Enthusiasm for the subject with flexibility in adjusting curriculum to reflect students' abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach curriculum for 20-22 students
• Evaluate student and group performance often
• Provide staff with measurable results in student learning through assessments
• Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records
• Reassess curriculum based on students' needs, interests, and understanding of materials
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Biology

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Biology degree

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location: BARUCH COLLEGE Bargaining Unit: No Description. The Baruch STEP Academy is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve 200 middle and high school students throughout the city each year.

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High School In-Person Instructor Course: Immunology & Human Health | Schedule: 10:35am-12pm

Course Description

This course examines the body's immune system and the ways it protects against disease. Students will look at the cells, organs, and molecules that defend the body from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. This course also addresses how vaccines function, what triggers allergies, and the way autoimmune diseases develop.

Additional Information

This biology elective is designed for students interested in strengthening their science literacy skills and exploring STEM careers.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach curriculum for 20-22 students
• Evaluate student and group performance often
• Provide staff with measurable results in student learning through assessments
• Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records
• Reassess curriculum based on students' needs, interests, and understanding of materials
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Availability for each program day from 10:30am-12pm
• Strong background in the subject area
• Experience in a teaching capacity within subject area
• Experience with designing/implementing a course curriculum
• Have a strong classroom management style
• Preferred: Degree in biology or related subject
• Preferred: Prior teaching experience with high school or undergraduate students
• Preferred: Ability to engage students with creative lessons and innovative teaching style
• Preferred: Possess good interpersonal skills with adolescents and a strong understanding of their maturity levels
• Preferred: Enthusiasm for the subject with flexibility in adjusting curriculum to reflect students' abilities

Pay Range

Pay Range: $45 hourly

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.