Temporary Upward Bound Non-Credit Lecturer Foundations and Seminars

East Stroudsburg University; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $28.00 Hourly

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania seeks a Non-Credit Lecturer for Foundations and Seminars to support Upward Bound students. This temporary grant-funded role requires creativity, strong communication, and the ability to work with a diverse student population, coordinating with the Director to build high schoolers' skills for higher education.

The position involves Saturdays hours (8:30 AM–3:00 PM) with potential schedule flexing, and ends on May 8, 2027, contingent on grant funding and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in TRIO Upward Bound or similar program preferred.
• Experience with local school districts preferred.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach courses pertaining to financial aid / FAFSA.
• Aid students with interpreting PSAT, SAT, and ACT results.
• Assist students in developing pre-college resumes.
• Conduct workshops for students pertaining to leadership, learning styles, decision-making, and community service.
• Intervene and counsel students as needed and report areas of concern to the program administrative staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

As the Non-Credit Lecturer for Foundations and Seminars you will need to think creatively and be comfortable working with a diverse student population. You will be an active member of the Upward Bound team and will work closely with the Director to help build high school student's skillset for higher education. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your teaching experience and excellent communication skills all while, propelling students towards success. To be successful in this role, you must be detail-oriented, creative, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Your normal hours will be on Saturday's 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true non-credit lecturer. This is a temporary grant funded role from August 28th, 2026, to May 8th, 2027. The role is continually contingent upon this grant funding. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the Upward Bound operations humming.

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)

• Co-teach coursespertaining to financial aid / FAFSA.
• Aid studentswith interpreting PSAT, SAT, and ACT results.
• Assist studentsin developing pre-college resumes.
• Conductworkshops for students pertaining to leadership, learning styles, decision-making,and community service.
• Intervene andcounsel students as needed and report areas of concern to the programadministrative staff.

What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Prior experience in TRIO Upward Bound or similar program preferred.
• Experience with local school districts preferred.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.

What We Offer

• Salary: $28.00 Hourly
• Living by the Warrior Code:
• Accountable for One's Actions
• Committed to Self-Growth
• Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
• Positive, Honest, and Loyal
• Respectful of the Environment and Community
• Dedicated to Empowering Others

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm