Part-Time Instructional Programs - Educational Equity

Job Description

Upward Bound Programs (UBP), which includes Upward Bound/Upward Bound Migrant/Upward Bound Math and Science (UB/UBM/UBMS), is seeking instructors for the 2025 Summer Academy, which will be held from June 15 to July 25. The Academy will host approximately 60 students for in‑person and virtual instruction and programming during a six‑week program that offers a taste of college life and assistance with academic courses.

• Deliver 20–30 hours of specific content area instruction that focuses on historically and culturally relevant and responsive learning for diverse high‑school students from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Attend 10–20 hours of professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June.
• Meet with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for a pre‑summer one‑on‑one.
• Create a course scope and sequence to be delivered to the Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1, 2025.
• Participate in weekly instructional staff meetings during the summer academy.
• Serve as a “second authorized adult” in another course.
• Participate in the scheduled “Meet Your Instructor” panel during the summer academy.
• Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high‑school students.
• Maintain all course materials.
• Attend all scheduled course sessions.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.

• Critical Reading and Writing
• Math – including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trig/Pre‑Calc, and Calculus
• Science – including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Engineering
• World Languages

Students who have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience, are undergraduate students majoring in Education or a related field, or have extensive teaching assistant experience are preferred. Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and must be committed to helping under‑represented students realize their potential.

Candidates must have a current background check on record with the University at the time of hire and/or beginning work with minors, as well as appropriate clearances for adults working with minors: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check. Failure to submit clearances before the Summer Academy will result in immediate dismissal.

Remote and in‑person instructional positions are available. The salary for this position is $3,500 per course taught.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.