Professional Communications Teacher, Upward Bound Program

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

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.

This is a part-time, temporary position for Fall 2026 with an hourly wage. 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.