Summer Lab Science Instructor – Upward Bound

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Austin Community College is a public two‑year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including first generation college students, low‑income students, and students from underserved communities.
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Summer Lab Science Instructor – Upward Bound (Hourly)

The Summer Lab Science Instructor will design and lead an interactive, inquiry‑based science curriculum for high school students (9th–12th grade). This role is centered on "Learning by Doing." The instructor will guide students through the scientific method, laboratory safety, and data analysis to prepare them for success in college‑level STEM tracks.

The Summer Lab Science Instructor will design and lead an interactive, inquiry‑based science curriculum for high school students (9th–12th grade). This role is centered on "Learning by Doing." The instructor will guide students through the scientific method, laboratory safety, and data analysis to prepare them for success in college‑level STEM tracks.

• Inquiry-Based Instruction:
  Deliver engaging lessons in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science that prioritize laboratory work over traditional lecturing.
• Lab Design & Supervision:
  Create and facilitate weekly hands‑on experiments (at least 2 labs per week), ensuring all students follow strict safety protocols.
• Scientific Literacy:
  Teach students how to formulate hypotheses, maintain a professional lab notebook, and write formal scientific reports.
• STEM Career Awareness:
  Integrate discussions regarding STEM majors and careers, specifically highlighting opportunities for underrepresented populations in science.
• Bridge Curriculum:
  Align course content with the state standards students will encounter in the upcoming fall semester to ensure academic "bridge" success.
• Assessment:
  Administer mandated Pre‑and Post‑Tests to quantify student learning gains for federal grant reporting.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science Education, or a related field.
• Safety Knowledge:
  Thorough understanding of Lab Safety Standards (OSHA/GHS) and the ability to manage laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Experience:
  
  1–2 years of experience in classroom instruction or as a Lab Teaching Assistant (TA).
• Mission Alignment:
  Passion for closing the "STEM Gap" for first‑generation and low‑income students.

• Secondary Science Teaching Certification.
• Experience designing "Kitchen Chemistry" or low‑cost/high‑impact experiments that engage multicultural learners.
• Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Prior experience with TRIO/Upward Bound or similar educational outreach programs.

37.50/Hour

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