Instructor GeoFORCE

Position: Instructor for GeoFORCE
** Job Posting

Title:

** Instructor for GeoFORCE**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 10**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** May 01, 2026**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026**---
- ***
* Location:

** PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## General Notes Substantial travel is associated with the position. Those selected will be required to attend a mandatory training in May. Overtime in the amount of 40+ hours is expected.

Candidates for the GeoFORCE instructor position are subject to all UT policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas:* + Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience  + Child-safety training* + A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.  + If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9.

You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in dismissal.## Purpose Be the geoscience content expert and instruct 40-45 high school students for one week during the GeoFORCE Traveling or Virtual Academies.##

Responsibilities
* Deliver short lectures before visiting field locations or exploring a geoscience topic.
* Act as the geoscience content expert in partnership with an educational coach, guiding students through geoscience content and delivering relevant and insightful curricular context to the field stops or subject points outlined in GeoFORCE guidebooks and planning schedules.
* Contribute to the instructional database of the GeoFORCE Texas program, adding new content and best practices in geoscience field learning as described by geoscience education literature.
* Conduct daily debriefs with the instructional team and GeoFORCE coordinators.
* Work collaboratively with all staff members and communicate any issues which may arise regarding instruction to the trip coordinator and appropriate team member(s).
* Serve as mentor to student counselors and program participants.
* Other duties as assigned by trip coordinator.##

Required Qualifications
* Two or more years of post-Baccalaureate education.
* Ability to commit to an entire field experience and a potential active schedule of 6:00am – 10:00pm
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*##

Preferred Qualifications
* Ph.D. in geoscience or geoscience education field.
* Experience teaching secondary school students.
* Experience managing and delivering science enrichment programs. Ability to communicate effectively with various populations, including corporate and private sponsors, students, University faculty/research scientists and staff, secondary school faculty and staff, and parents.
* Demonstrated ability to work simultaneously with large numbers of students.
* Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as a team member.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative, use good judgment, pay attention to detail and handle multiple tasks.## Salary Range $40/hour## Working Conditions
* May work in all weather conditions.
* May work in extreme temperatures.
* May work around standard office conditions.
* Climbing of stairs and long hikes.
* Will involve airplane, bus, and/or automobile travel.## Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* Please complete the screening questions  and upload your responses under the “Letter of Interest” section.
** Important*
* ** for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new…