Transition School English Instructor and Educational Specialist

Transition School English Instructor and Educational Specialist

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Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes, advances and stewards a world‑class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.

Within UAA, the Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars (RC) at the University of Washington is nationally recognized for creating programs that support highly capable young students in both pre‑college and college settings. Through access to early entrance programming, the RC prepares younger students for college, providing them with challenging and accelerated learning opportunities in a vibrant, intellectual community setting.

The RC has an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, student‑centered educator to join our team as a Transition School (TS) English Instructor. We seek an individual with a passion for teaching, a commitment to equity in highly capable education, and a deep understanding of the developmental needs of early college entrants.

The TS Instructor will play a critical role in guiding and supporting students as they develop the academic skills, intellectual curiosity, and scholarly confidence needed to thrive at the University of Washington. This position involves designing and delivering rigorous, college‑preparatory coursework while fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of advanced learners.

Key responsibilities include developing and teaching courses that emphasize critical thinking, academic writing, and quantitative reasoning; collaborating with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning experiences; and assessing student progress toward matriculation to the university with a focus on academic readiness. The instructor will actively support student advising by providing academic coaching, mentorship, and guidance as students navigate the transition into college life.

They will also collaborate closely with Transition School staff, including fellow instructors and the Head of School, to support student development and make informed recommendations regarding advancement to the Early Entrance Program (EEP). This is a temporary, full‑time position. Direct teaching and academic coaching occur from January 5 through June 30. TS staff work according to the university’s operating schedule, including during school breaks and summer months.

The student‑to‑teacher ratio is 20:1, with classes held four days per week.

• Design course outcomes appropriate to TS program’s purpose in providing academically accelerated, college preparatory learning experiences for students during TS Launch, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters in consultation with the Head of School.
• Prepare course materials, lectures, presentations, and materials in alignment with course and program outcomes.
• Design curriculum that is inclusive and culturally responsive, working with the other TS Instructors and the Head of School to incorporate classroom strategies, supports, and practices that make advanced learning accessible to all TS students.
• Provide instruction to 20 students using a variety of instructional methodologies appropriate to the students’ age and in consideration of the academic ability of the students, collectively and individually.
• Assess all assignments in a timely manner; provide regular and specific written and oral feedback on student work and on the mid‑term progress reports.
• Complete twice‑quarterly Progress Report assessment of student learning in alignment with course and program outcomes.
• Maintain a minimum of 5 hours of office hours each week to meet with students outside of class for the purpose of deepening or clarifying instruction and application of course learning.
• Collect and review relevant…