Upward Bound Academic Teacher

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking an Upward Bound Academic Teacher to prepare and conduct assigned classes in alignment with the Upward Bound Program objectives. The role focuses on supporting students from underserved backgrounds by delivering structured instruction and guiding academic skill development to help them reach program goals.

Responsibilities include aligning lessons with program design, tracking student progress, coordinating with program staff, and ensuring timely submission of reference

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, English, Reading, Writing, Spanish, History or related field.
• Experience working with individuals who have overcome disadvantages and barriers similar to those served by the program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct assigned classes in alignment with the Upward Bound Program objectives.
• Assist in implementing program design and activities for student development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, English, Reading, Writing, Spanish, History or related field

Job description

The Upward Bound Academic Teacher position is responsible for preparing and conducting assigned classes in accordance with the overall design of the Upward Bound Program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, English, Reading, Writing, Spanish, History or related field
• 2. Previous experience in working with individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to those of the population served

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? No

Work Hours

To be determined

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

N/A

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Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  • Not a current Troy University employee
  • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
  • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
  • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
• * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, English, Writing, Spanish, History or field related to these areas?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcript 1

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• Troy University participates in eVerify.