Professional Communications Teacher, Upward Bound Program

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 an open Professional Communications teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO Program that provides support to high school students in career exploration, preparation for college, and ultimately, their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by introducing a small group of high school students to a variety of professional communication skills that will help prepare them for college and future careers. Instruction will include topics such as using formal and professional language, understanding common college and workplace terminology, writing professional emails, requesting letters of recommendation, and communicating appropriately in academic and professional settings. The instructor will help students build the confidence and practical communication skills necessary to successfully navigate college and the workplace.

A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business/Marketing, Education, and/or a related field is preferred. Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred.

Program dates run from September 24th through December 10th, with classes held Thursday evenings from 6:30 P.M. – 8:20 P.M. The hired teacher will be responsible for a minimum of one (1), 50-minute class period each Thursday, with the possibility of teaching two (2) sections. The hired teacher will be informed of the schedule ahead of time.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.