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Position Title:Upward Bound Summer Program Instructor - Electives

Appointment Type:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and demonstrated knowledge and experience in the content area they are applying to teach

Preferred Qualifications:Teaching experience

Experience working with youth

Job Description:

Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for multiple part-time teaching positions with the TRIO Upward Bound summer program. Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program for first-generation and/or low-income students in grades 9-12. Upward Bound is designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education by providing academic, cultural, and social programs that develop the skills, attitudes, and motivation necessary for higher education. We are hiring 1-3 elective subject instructors.

The Upward Bound summer program will be held in-person on the Iowa State campus, June 9-July 3. Teachers are responsible for developing and leading engaging courses in elective option content areas. Courses are non-credit bearing, and they are designed to supplement high school course material and prepare students for their next academic year. Classes are held Monday-Friday throughout the month of June. The time commitment is approximately 12-15 hours of instruction and 5 hours of prep and administrative responsibilities each week.

Successful candidates must have teaching experience and vast knowledge of the content area for which they apply. A teaching license is preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and provide weekly progress updates to high school students and program staff.

The position will remain open until filled, however to receive full consideration you must apply by 5/30/2025.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Proposed Start Date:June 2, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:Part time

Pay Grade:P&S Temporary

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum VitaeIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date: April 23, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R16848

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.