Summer Science Academy Lead Instructor, Office of Multicultural Affairs (ETS) | Temporary

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking instructors for the Summer Science Academy, responsible for supervising staff, teaching, and mentoring students. Candidates should be current medical or graduate students or high school science teachers, with a focus on fostering a positive learning environment. The position runs from May 22 to July 11, 2025, with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated academic success required, transcript submission needed.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, teach, and mentor students.
• Create and implement lesson plans and activities.
• Ensure a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

Current medical or graduate students

High school science teachers

Job description

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The employment period is from May 22 - July 11, 2025. A criminal background check is required BEFORE employment begins. The overarching responsibility of each staff member of the Summer Science Academy is the safety and well-being of all students. However, this position primarily involves supervising staff, teaching and instructional engagement, and mentoring. Instructors are required to model and exhibit those behaviors expected of future healthcare and/or other professionals. Instructors are also expected to adequately prepare to teach their subject areas in depth and at a pace, and level, that students will benefit from the learning experience. The quality of instruction is required to be at a challenging level where students learn and enhance their problem solving and thinking skills. Teachers are required to foster a supportive learning environment in which students are encouraged to increase their fund of knowledge through “academic risk-taking”. At the end of the course of study, students must have a measurable increase and understanding of new or previously learned concepts in science. The daily work hours are 7:30 am- 5:00 pm.

General Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism through preparedness, cleanliness, dress and communication
• Follow the program’s procedures and policies at all times
• Maintain a positive and fun attitude that students may follow
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff members
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, even temper, and a team player
• Oversees the respective discipline of the summer academy, creating and coordinating safe, academically challenging, and enriched activities for students.
• Ensures that activities are effectively implemented
• Instructs and leads specialized activities with students and other instructors

Specific Duties/ Responsibilities

• Serve as lead instructor for the Academy
• Supervises and serves as first point of contact for 3 full-time Instructors
• Attends and actively participate in training May 22 – May 30, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (not including May 26)
• Attend and actively participate in Academy Closing Ceremonies, 3 weekdays, 8:00 am – 8 pm
• Creates and monitors check-in and check- out schedule
• Work weekly required hours, plan and attends staff meetings, and evaluation process of the program
• Plan, organize, and implement innovative lesson plans and virtual activities for students
• Attend each virtual Closing Ceremony for each Academy session
• Assist with check-in and attendance during the Academy day program hours
• Monitor supply inventory and make requests as needed
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Seeking current medical and graduate students and/or high school science teachers.
• Demonstrated academic success (candidates must submit transcript from most recent enrollment in college, university, or professional school).
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Previous experience working with youth ages 14-16
• Must have reliable transportation as this position will take place in-person, on the Emory campus

Pay rate

$18.00 an hour

To Apply

If you are interested, please submit by March 15th, 2025:

• Resume with Cover Letter

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.