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Req #: 245919

Department: UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Appointing Department Web Address: https://robinsoncenter.uw.edu/

Posting Date: 05/12/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 05/19/2025

Salary: $6,650 per month

Limited Recruitment: **Open to Department employees only**

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Undergraduate Academic Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for a Transition School Biology Instructor and Educational Specialist to join their team.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head of School, the Biology Instructor will have the following responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning: Planning, Instruction & Assessment - 70%

+ Design course outcomes appropriate to TS program’s purpose in providing academically accelerated, college preparatory learning experiences for students during TS Launch, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters in consultation with the Head of School.

+ Prepare course materials, lectures, presentations, and materials in alignment with course and program outcomes.

+ Design curriculum that is inclusive and culturally responsive, working with the other TS Instructors and the Head of School to incorporate classroom strategies, supports, and practices that make advanced learning accessible to all TS students.

+ Provide instruction to 20 students using a variety of instructional methodologies appropriate to the students’ age and in consideration of the academic ability of the students, collectively and individually.

+ Assess all assignments in a timely manner; provide regular and specific written and oral feedback on student work and on the mid-term progress reports.

+ Complete twice-quarterly Progress Report assessment of student learning in alignment with course and program outcomes.

+ Maintain a minimum of 5 hours of office hours each week to meet with students outside of class for the purpose of deepening or clarifying instruction and application of course learning.

+ Collect and review relevant quarterly data; make adjustments to instruction, assessment, and/or classroom supports as necessary to support student learning, collectively and individually.

+ Complete all required training from the UW and Robinson Center

+ Save all course related content and teaching materials on the shared google drive and course canvas.Academic Coaching and Direct Student Support - 15%

+ Facilitate weekly individual and group academic coaching meetings with assigned students during each quarter.

+ Contribute on-going monitoring and analysis of student progress during weekly TS Staff meetings.

+ Provide individualized support as needed for students receiving Structured Support Plans

+ When needed, develop a Structured Support Plan (SSP) to provide focused goals and action steps to assist students in regaining the ability to make acceptable progress towards college level readiness.

+ Participate in Fall Student/Parent Conferences with availability to meet with students/families as needed throughout the year to discuss student progress.

+ Attend student and family community events (e.g., Family BBQ, Curriculum Night, End of Year Celebration/Graduation which may occur on limited evenings and/or weekend days.Program Support, Administrative & Professional Development - 10%

+ Attend weekly TS Staff meetings and monthly RC staff meetings.

+ Demonstrate supportive relationships and open communication skills with students parents/guardians, and TS and RC staff conducive to a positive and productive learning environment.

+ Contribute to the TS Team and RC program to design and implement unit-wide goals for increasing diversity and inclusion.

+ If needed, assign duties, supervise, and provide guided opportunities to advance appropriate teaching experiences of one classroom student teaching assistant.

+ Participate in a positive school climate by supporting program-wide instruction and reinforcement of expected behaviors.

+ Use technology effectively for data collection/analysis, communication, presentations, trainings, workload management, and team meetings.

+ Maintain accurate student records; submit required student and employee-related documentation in a timely manner; comply with records retention policies and schedules.

+ Pursue training to increase professional competencies in instructional methodologies and student support innovations related to subject matter discipline.

+ Contribute to recommendations regarding student advancement to the Early Entrance Program.

+ Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.Contribution to the RC (5%)

+ Participates in RC special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

+ Actively collaborate with other RC programs to advance the goals of the Center.

+ Serves on UAA, RC, and campus committees as needed.Position Requirements:This position will demonstrate and integrate the following UAA Competencies:Constituent FocusCollaboration and TeamworkAccountability and IntegrityRace, Equity, and DifferenceAdditional Competencies:Instructional EffectivenessProfessionalism **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ A Master’s Degree in Biology, Biology Education, or closely related field

+ Minimum of three years of direct instruction experience working with or supporting K-12 students and learning, or equivalent experience _Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration._ **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Able to attend all class sessions and regularly scheduled student and team meetings.

+ Schedule flexibility to accommodate student support meetings as needed.

+ Completion of required training(s) related to working with minors as provided by the Office of the Youth Protection Coordinator.

+ A satisfactory outcome of a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Biology, Biology Education, and/or Curriculum & Instruction with other STEM field?or closely related degree

+ STEM teaching experience in any setting (e.g., academic, enrichment, summer, K12, university)

+ Proficiency with instructional methodologies, curriculum development, and assessment techniques.

+ Washington State teaching certification

+ Experience teaching students aged 13-18 in academic settings

+ Experience with highly capable, advanced or accelerated students or programs

+ Experience working with diverse populations and teaching/supporting underrepresented students.

+ Experience teaching at college/university level **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

+ A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to employment;

+ Successful completion of UW Sexual Misconduct Disclosure

+ This is a 12-month, full-time position, with responsibilities that continue year-round–even when classes are not in session. TS staff work according to the university’s operating schedule, including during school breaks and summer months.

+ The position is hybrid, with one-remote day each week and additional remote work when the program is operating remotely. **Cover letter prompt:** Submit an education philosophy statement with application materials. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.