UTS- Temporary S.E.P. Summer Reading Instructor at UNC Chapel Hill

North Carolina State University; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a Summer Reading Instructor for an enriching program aimed at rising sophomores and juniors. This role involves leading discussions, designing curriculum, and mentoring students in their academic journey. The instructor will engage with students through interactive learning, fostering a love for literature while preparing them for future studies in health professions. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and make a difference in the lives of students from diverse backgrounds, all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed/credentialed teacher in NC or have relevant experience.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate chapter discussions and create quizzes for the summer reading course.
• Co-facilitate a special event with the authors of the reading book.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum Design

Facilitation

Evaluation

Education

Licensed Teacher in North Carolina

Degree in English or Literature

Job description

UTS- Temporary S.E.P. Summer Reading Instructor at UNC Chapel Hill

The mission of the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program (NC- HCAP ) at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is to increase the number of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are educated, trained, and employed in the health professions. One of NC-HCAP’s signature college programs is the Science Enrichment Preparation (S.E.P.) Program.

The S.E.P. Program is an 8-week honors level Academic Enrichment Program for rising sophomores and rising juniors (30) interested in Medicine and Dentistry. Over the course of the eight-week program, S.E.P. Scholars take coursework in Physics, Organic Chemistry, Human Physiology and Quantitative Skills/Biostatistics. In addition to science curriculum, the Scholars are assigned a summer reading book. The S.E.P. Program Summer Reading Instructor will provide the leadership and implementation for the course. The selected candidate will be responsible for reading the book and curriculum design. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating chapter discussions, creating quizzes, grading, assigning group presentations, homework, etc.).

Is Time Limited

Is Time Limited Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length May 5 - July 25, 2025

Department Information

Job City & State

Department

System Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Temporary-Professional NonFaculty

Working Title

Working Title UTS- Temporary S.E.P. Summer Reading Instructor at UNC Chapel Hill

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Mon-Fri from 1:00-5:00pm (15-20 hours per week)

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Course Schedule: The course will be taught on Tuesdays during this timeframe.
• Special Event: On June 26, 2025, we will be hosting the authors of the book. The instructor will be responsible for co-facilitating the event from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
• In-Class Discussion: On the following morning (June 27, 2025), an in-class discussion will take place, and the instructor should be prepared to work from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm that day.
• Must be a licensed/credentialed teacher in the State of North Carolina OR have relevant teaching and/or workshop experience

Department Required Skills

• Background in English, Literature, Contemporary Reading, or a related field
• Experience in teaching, mentoring students, and evaluating student performance is required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Experience working with Disadvantaged Youth

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Required Documents

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Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

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