English: Literature, Writing Composition Instructor, Upward Bound Program

Position: English: Literature, Writing, & Composition Instructor, Upward Bound Program
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number NT00102 Benefits Eligible? No Section Number of Positions Available 6-10 (Contingent upon final funding level) Anticipated Start Date or Semester June 11 (Orientation for NEW to UB applicants);
June 18 (ALL Faculty Orientation), June 30 (first day of teaching) Posting Date 03/28/2025 End of Temporary or Limited Position 08/06/2025 Priority given to applicants who apply by 04/25/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

* Positions are contingent upon level of federal funding and student enrollment.

* Salary: $2,500 - $3,500 (Salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment).

* Candidates must upload a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please indicate the course(s) the candidate is applying to teach:
Language Arts/MLL, Introductory, Intermediate, First Year College Preparation, Senior Writing Seminar.

* Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference should be from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of the person providing the reference.

* Taxes will be withheld and payment will be made on August 25th.

* No fringe benefits will be provided.

* Attention foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa:
This assignment is short term position and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work-authorization visa.

* Special Considerations/Information:

* Before employment can be finalized, the prospective employee must be cleared through the National Criminal Background Check, and the employee must submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office according to terms outlined.

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Min Salary n/a Max Salary n/a FLSA Exempt AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title English:
Literature, Writing, & Composition Instructor, Upward Bound Program Department Name Upward Bound Academic or Calendar Year temporary Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Mandatory meetings/dates:

* Monday, June 11: UB Faculty Orientation #1 (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm).

* Monday, June 18:
Faculty/Staff Orientation #2 (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm).

* Monday, June 30 through Wednesday, August 6:
Teaching contract, as assigned.

* TBD:
English instructors' evening tutoring session with students in residence hall (6:15pm - 8:00pm).

Information about CLASS 

SCHEDULE:

* Classes meet for one hour Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Instructors are also expected to tutor students at least once during the summer outside of class hours, including one evening session in the residence hall.

* The master schedule will be developed in late May, specifics will be communicated to individuals who are hired.

* First period begins at 8:15am; last period begins at 2:00pm.

* No classes will be held on July 4.

Position Overview

The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally-funded program for college-bound rising 10th-12th grade high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college-going, and college graduation rates of program participants.

The Upward Bound Summer Program is seeking part-time, temporary English:
Literature & Composition Instructors. Qualified candidates must be able to teach Introduction to specific high school level courses in 1 or more of the following:
Language Arts/ELL, Introductory, Intermediate, First Year College Preparation, Senior Writing Seminar.

Visit the Upward Bound website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

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