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Upward Bound Instructor

Upward Bound Instructor

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Upward Bound Instructor.
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
Instructors of the Upward Bound Program at Fort Valley State University provide direct academic support services to the students of the Upward Bound Project in an area of expertise (English, Mathematics, or Science). All instructors are hired in a part-time, temporary status with the possibility of continuing to teach during the Summer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conduct assigned classes and provide other academic support services (e.g. workshops, and development session with emphasis on academic)
  • Assist Academic Advisor with the initial and on-going assessments of students' academic abilities and rates of achievements
  • Prepare appropriate course outlines and syllabuses for assigned courses
  • Attend all scheduled meetings Teaches at an appropriate instructional level.
  • Provides teacher-focused and student-focused content development.
  • Provides initial focus, content emphasis and linking, and lesson summaries.
  • Assesses and encourages student progress.
  • Monitors student progress.
  • Responds to adequate and inadequate student performances.
  • Supports students.
  • Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently and uses instructional time appropriately.
  • Maintains effective physical setting for instruction.
  • Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
  • Interacts in a professional manner with staff, students, and parents.
  • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
  • Models correct use of language, oral and written.
  • Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
  • Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy.
  • Experience teaching educationally first-generation and economically challenged students
  • Maintains professional relationships.
  • Maintains confidentiality of students and student records.
  • Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations (as needed)
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Education. Advance degree a plus.
  • Valid Georgia professional teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Travel required - Instructors may be required to attend college visits with students.
  • Must be available to teach on Saturdays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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