Upward Bound Science Instructor

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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, grades 9-12.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach an introductory high school course in either Biology (with separate lab), Anatomy/Physiology (with separate lab) and/or Physics (with separate lab), to participants enrolled in Upward Bound 6-week summer program. Classes meet twice a week and an additional day for those with lab components. Each class or lab is 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 science education related field

• Minimum 2.75 grade point average

• Ability to teach courses to program participants and enhance participant competency in the areas of biology, anatomy/physiology, physical science, and/or physics. 

• 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 a science related field

• 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 $2,900. Background checks are performed on all applicants interviewed.

Priority deadline for completed application is March 6, 2026, but position open until filled.

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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.