UB Instructor - Elective

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks an UB Instructor - Elective to teach within the TRiO Upward Bound Program. The role covers diverse elective topics such as robotics, coding, drama, creative writing, psychology, sociology, debate, and mentoring, with instructors hired per subject.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering instructional units, mentoring students, coordinating with teaching assistants, keeping course outlines, and documenting progress to support student success.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level.
• Complete a background clearance check.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in the designated discipline.
• Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students at the middle school, high school or post-secondary level.
• Education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive instructional program for students enrolled in the Upward Bound Program.
• Conduct an integrated Elective class on various topics, ranging from but not limited to: Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Drama, Creative Writing, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology, Debate, Communications, Etiquette, Art, Dance, Chess, Karate, Yoga, Mentoring, etc.
• Teach students learning strategies.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids, and prepare and submit a course outline prior to the start of the class.
• Assist with the planning, instruction, and evaluation of tutoring and problem-solving activities.
• Complete paperwork associated with classroom and project management.
• Make recommendations on students' strength and needs.
• Report student learning and behavioral issues to the appropriate staff personnel.
• Assist with the training and evaluation of Teacher Assistants.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in the designated discipline

Job description

Title

UB Instructor - Elective

Department

TRiO

Reports To

Director, TRIO Programs

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Cultural/Academic
Elective Instructor to provide instruction in a variety of cultural or
academic elective topics not limited to, but inclusive of the following
topics: Robotics, Coding, Engineering,
Drama, Creative Writing, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology, Debate,
Communications, Etiquette, Art, Dance, Chess, Karate, Yoga, Mentoring, etc. Will hire
individual candidates for each subject, or a candidate qualified to teach
multiple subjects.

Essential Functions

• Ability to plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive instructional program for students enrolled in the Upward Bound Program.
• Conduct an integrated Elective class on various topics, ranging from but not limited to: Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Drama,
  Creative Writing, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology, Debate, Communications, Etiquette, Art, Dance, Chess, Karate, Yoga, Mentoring, etc.
• Teach students learning strategies.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulative objects, props, and other learning aids, and prepare and submit a course outline prior to the start of the class.
• Assist with the planning, instruction, and evaluation of tutoring and problem-solving activities.
• Complete paperwork associated with classroom and project management.
• Make recommendations on students' strength and needs.
• Report student learning and behavioral issues to the appropriate staff personnel.
• Assist with the training and
  evaluation of Teacher Assistants.

Additional Functions

• The Instructor is
  required to attend training and meetings.
• In the event of an
  absence please provide 24-hour notice. Classroom work must be prepared for
  students and the TA must be prepared to deliver work to students in the
  absence of an instructor.
• Transport students
  from one class location to another in a timely manner, ensuring proper
  supervision and safety of students.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level.
• Complete a background clearance check.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive instructional tutoring program for students enrolled in the Upward Bound Program.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in the designated discipline.
• Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students at the middle school, high school or post-secondary level.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $40.00-$50.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA

Non-Exempt
Part-Time