Penn State University
Upward Bound Programs Part-Time Instructional Programs Commonwealth Campuses: Al
Penn State University, Altoona, Pennsylvania, us, 16603
Overview
Position: Upward Bound Programs Part-Time Instructional Programs Commonwealth Campuses: Altoona, Berhend, & Greater Allegheny Upward Bound Programs is a federally funded program at Penn State that prepares low-income, first-generation high school students for future success in college. The 2025 Summer Academy will be held June 16–August 1 and plans to host approximately 40 students for in-person and virtual instruction and programming, including a week designed to give a taste of college life and support with academic courses. Responsibilities
Deliver specific content area instruction that promotes effective learning skills and mentoring. Instructors will deliver approximately 20-30 hours of instruction per course. Attend professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June. Instructors will attend approximately 20-25 hours of professional development before the Summer Academy begins. Creating a course scope and sequence to be delivered to Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1, 2025. Planning historically and culturally relevant and responsive lessons for diverse high school students from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high school students. Maintaining all course materials. Attending all scheduled course sessions. Maintaining attendance records. Attending Instructor Hours during student Orientation during the first week of the program. Escorting students to and from Lunch on teaching days. Communicating efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors. Instructors are encouraged to use inquiry-based teaching methods, field trips and activities, and other creative means to support their lessons. An interest in incorporating a Social Justice theme into curriculum is highly desired. Content areas
Critical Reading and Writing Math – including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trig/Pre-Calc, and Calculus Science – including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Engineering World Languages Electives, including art and other courses not listed above. Candidates who have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience, are an undergraduate student majoring in Education or related field, or an undergraduate student with extensive teaching assistant experience are preferred. Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must be committed to helping underrepresented students realize their potential. Candidates are required to have a current background check on record with the University at the time of hire and/or beginning work with minors as well as appropriate clearances for adults working with minors: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check. Failure to submit clearances before the Summer Academy will result in an immediate dismissal. Application Instructions
There are separate application processes for current Penn State employees, current Penn State students, and external applicants. If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here—apply internally through Workday. If you are a current Penn State student (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. If you are not a current employee or student, please click Apply and complete the external applicant process. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. Compensation
The pay for this position is $25.00 per hour. Review of materials will begin very soon. For more information about UB/UBM/UBMS, please visit our website. EEO Statement
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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Position: Upward Bound Programs Part-Time Instructional Programs Commonwealth Campuses: Altoona, Berhend, & Greater Allegheny Upward Bound Programs is a federally funded program at Penn State that prepares low-income, first-generation high school students for future success in college. The 2025 Summer Academy will be held June 16–August 1 and plans to host approximately 40 students for in-person and virtual instruction and programming, including a week designed to give a taste of college life and support with academic courses. Responsibilities
Deliver specific content area instruction that promotes effective learning skills and mentoring. Instructors will deliver approximately 20-30 hours of instruction per course. Attend professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June. Instructors will attend approximately 20-25 hours of professional development before the Summer Academy begins. Creating a course scope and sequence to be delivered to Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1, 2025. Planning historically and culturally relevant and responsive lessons for diverse high school students from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high school students. Maintaining all course materials. Attending all scheduled course sessions. Maintaining attendance records. Attending Instructor Hours during student Orientation during the first week of the program. Escorting students to and from Lunch on teaching days. Communicating efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors. Instructors are encouraged to use inquiry-based teaching methods, field trips and activities, and other creative means to support their lessons. An interest in incorporating a Social Justice theme into curriculum is highly desired. Content areas
Critical Reading and Writing Math – including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trig/Pre-Calc, and Calculus Science – including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Engineering World Languages Electives, including art and other courses not listed above. Candidates who have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience, are an undergraduate student majoring in Education or related field, or an undergraduate student with extensive teaching assistant experience are preferred. Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must be committed to helping underrepresented students realize their potential. Candidates are required to have a current background check on record with the University at the time of hire and/or beginning work with minors as well as appropriate clearances for adults working with minors: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check. Failure to submit clearances before the Summer Academy will result in an immediate dismissal. Application Instructions
There are separate application processes for current Penn State employees, current Penn State students, and external applicants. If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here—apply internally through Workday. If you are a current Penn State student (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. If you are not a current employee or student, please click Apply and complete the external applicant process. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. Compensation
The pay for this position is $25.00 per hour. Review of materials will begin very soon. For more information about UB/UBM/UBMS, please visit our website. EEO Statement
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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