Part-Time Instructional Programs - Educational Equity

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 39,060; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Centre County is seeking instructors for its 2025 Summer Academy program. This role involves delivering instruction to diverse high school students from various backgrounds. Instructors will work both remotely and in-person, and a competitive salary of $3,500 per course taught is offered. Ideal candidates have teaching experience and a bachelor's degree. Commitment to helping underrepresented students succeed is essential, with strict background checks required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication skills.
• Background checks and clearances are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 20-30 hours of instruction for diverse high school students.
• Attend professional development before the Summer Academy.
• Create a course scope and sequence.
• Participate in weekly instructional staff meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to help underrepresented students

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant teaching experience

Undergraduate student majoring in Education

Extensive teaching assistant experience

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Upward Bound Programs (UBP), which includes Upward Bound/Upward Bound Migrant/Upward Bound Math and Science (UB/UBM/UBMS), is seeking Instructors for the 2025 Summer Academy, which will be held June 15- July 25. Upward Bound Programs is a federally funded program at Penn State that prepares low‑income, first‑generation high school students for future success in college.

The UB/UBM/UBMS Summer Academy plans to host approximately 60 students for in‑person and virtual instruction and programming during a six‑week program that will offer a taste of college life as well as assistance with academic courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver 20-30 hours of specific content area instruction that focuses on historically and culturally relevant and responsive learning for diverse high school students from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Attend 10-20 hours of professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June.
• Meet with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for a pre‑summer one‑on‑one.
• Create a course scope and sequence to be delivered to Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1, 2025.
• Participate in weekly instructional staff meetings during the summer academy.
• Serve as "second authorized adult" in another course.
• Participate in one scheduled "Meet Your Instructor" panel during the summer academy.
• Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high school students.
• Maintain all course materials.
• Attend all scheduled course sessions.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.

CONTENT AREAS REQUIRED

• Critical Reading and Writing
• Math – including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trig/Pre‑Calc, and Calculus
• Science – including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Engineering
• World Languages

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have at least a bachelor's degree with relevant teaching experience, are an undergraduate student majoring in Education or a related field, or an undergraduate student with extensive teaching assistant experience are preferred.

Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must be committed to helping underrepresented students realize their potential.

Candidates are required to have a current background check on record with the University at the time of hire and/or beginning work with minors as well as appropriate clearances for adults working with minors: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check. Failure to submit clearances before the Summer Academy will result in an immediate dismissal.

There are remote and in‑person instructional positions available.

SALARY

The salary for this position is $3,500 per course taught.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Review of materials will begin immediately. For more information about UB/UBM/UBMS, please visit our website.

EEO STATEMENT

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.