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Upward Bound Math Instructor

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

$3.7K/wk

Upward Bound Math Instructor Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Instructor Job Duties: This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school ...

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Instructor, Upward Bound: Math

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$25.25/hr

Instructor, Upward Bound: Math Department: Youth, Adult and Community Connections Upward Bound Program Location: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Prog Mgr, Upward Bound (Trio) Recruitment Type:

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Upward Bound Math Instructor

Universities of Wisconsin

Stevens Point, WI • On-site

$3.7K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Position Title:
Upward Bound Math Instructor
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Instructor
Job Duties:
This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. It is a high school college-prep program and part of the Federal TRIO Grant Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All participants are either first-generation (i.e. parents do not have a 4-year degree) and/or low-income students in grades 9-12.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Teach up to five courses (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus) to high school participants enrolled in Upward Bound during a two- week session for rising 9th graders and a four-week session for 10th - 12th graders. Each class meets twice per week for 50 minutes each.
  • Develop and submit course syllabi prior to first day of classes.
  • Complete evaluations on each student enrolled in class.
  • Attend a one-day staff orientation/training prior to first day of class.
  • Attend weekly instructor meetings with Upward Bound Admin staff.

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years of college completed in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in a math related field
  • Minimum 2.75 grade point average
  • Ability to teach courses to program participants and enhance participant competency in the areas of mathematics (Algebra 1 through Calculus level).
  • Ability to develop course syllabi as well as assess student progress.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and demonstrate dependability and flexibility

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with a secondary education teacher's certification OR relevant teaching experience in mathematics
  • 1 year teaching experience at the middle, high school or college level
  • Familiarity with federal TRIO Programs and/or similar educational programs serving low-income/first-generation college students

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT and SALARY: June 11, 2026- July 24, 2026. This is a six-week, temporary position and is contingent upon federal grant funding. Salary $3,750. Background checks are performed on all applicants interviewed.
Position open until filled.
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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