TRIO Upward Bound Summer Program Adjunct Pool

Program Overview

TRIO Upward Bound (UB) is a grant‑funded program that serves 120 limited‑income or first‑generation college students from Bartlett and West Anchorage High School. The six‑week summer program starts on June 1 and continues through June 26, with training and course preparation from May 18. Adjunct professors will instruct high‑school students in English, math, science, cultural electives, and career exploration electives.

• Science – Monday and Wednesday, 9:15 am – 10:40 am
• Math – Tuesday and Thursday, 10:50 am – 12:15 pm
• English – Monday and Wednesday, 10:50 am – 12:15 pm
• Cultural Elective – Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 am – 10:40 am
• Career Exploration Electives – Monday and Wednesday, 1:15 pm – 2:40 pm

Payment will be $1,000 total, split into biweekly paychecks. Each instructor may work up to 20 hours per pay period, including three hours per week of lessons from June 1 to June 26.

Summer instructors for TRIO Upward Bound will develop course curriculum, deliver content, and oversee student safety and engagement throughout the contracted time with the program.

Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in a field related to the position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This temporary adjunct position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage, AK. The role lasts from May 18 to June 26 and is a pooled position; applications are reviewed as needed.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

You may contact Meagan Sullivan, TRIO Programs HR Coordinator, at mesullivan4 or call 907‑786‑4829 for further information.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who currently or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or being engaged in university business.