Science Instructor

Special Instructions

• Positions are contingent upon the level of federal funding and student enrollment.
• Salary range: $2,800 to $3,500. The salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment.
• Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please indicate the high school level course(s) the candidate is applying to teach:
  Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, Advanced Physics, Robotics, AI, Computer Science, or VR.
• Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference must come from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of each person providing a reference.
• Taxes will be withheld from the salary, and payment will be made on August 7th.
• No fringe benefits will be provided.
• Attention foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa:
  This position is short-term, and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work authorization visa.
• Before finalizing employment, this position requires successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, verification of education, employment history, and a criminal and sex offender record check. The employee must also submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office as outlined in the terms.

Posting Number: NT00126

Benefits Eligible:
No

Section:
Student Success

Number of Positions Available: 8-10 (Contingent upon final funding level)

Anticipated Start Date or Semester:
June 9 (Faculty Orientation #1);
June 17 (ALL Faculty Orientation);
June 29 (first day of teaching)

Posting Date: 02/18/2026

End of Temporary or Limited Position: 08/05/2026

Priority given to applicants who apply by: 03/13/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled No

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 Title:

Science Instructor

Department Name:
Upward Bound

Academic or Calendar Year: scheduled work week / hours / area:

Mandatory meetings/dates:

• June 9: UB Faculty Orientation #1 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm).
• June 29 through August 5:
  Teaching contract, as assigned.
• TBD:
  Science instructors’ tutoring session with students in residence hall / Study Hall.

Information about CLASS

SCHEDULE:

• Classes meet for one hour Monday through Thursday. 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 8:15 am; last period begins at 2:00 pm.
• No classes will be held on Monday, July 6 (in observance of Independence Day).

The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12 grade college‑bound 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 hiring part‑time, temporary Science Instructors. Qualified candidates must be able to teach Introduction to high school level science courses in one or more of the following:
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, Advanced Physics, Robotics, AI, Computer Science, VR.

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

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