Upward Bound Summer Program - Teaching Staff

Job Description:

Upward Bound at Wittenberg University conducts, each summer, a residential program for first-generation college and culturally diverse high school students who have the potential to succeed in college, but may need motivation, encouragement, strengthened basic skills, or a sense of how education can become meaningful in their lives. The program in one dimension emphasizes preparation in English, math, foreign language, literature, reading, study skills, and laboratory science, but offers courses in other areas. In addition, there are many activities, trips and other experiences designed to help students grow and mature. Upward Bound is neither a traditional summer school nor a summer recreation program. It is a place in which a unique community of study and play, of personal search and group concern, develops anew each summer, with the nature of each summer dependent upon what each student and staff member brings to the common sharing of life and thought.

We are accepting applications for teaching staff for the summer program. Graduate students, teachers with elementary or secondary school certification, and college professors from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Dates: June 3, 2024 through July 12, 2024

Salary: $1,400 per class

Job responsibilities:

• Providing instruction in the required subject matter.
• Providing written evaluations of each student at the end of the summer program.
• Submitting weekly progress reports.
• Developing course design, content and selecting materials.
• Participating in organized recreational activities with students (optional).
• Maintaining office hours, two hours per week in the dormitory.
• Attending weekly faculty/staff meetings.

Requirements:

• Secondary or elementary certification, B.S., M.A., or graduate work.
• Personal stability, enthusiasm, and ability to motivate students.
• Stamina for a demanding schedule.
• Commitment to teaching culturally diverse students.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Application Instructions:

Applications must be received by April 26, 2024. To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format. If you are unable to upload a required document, please contact hure-mail@wittenberg.edu for assistance.

• Resume
• Unofficial college transcript(s)
• Two (2) recommendation letters from former employers or professors

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.