Upward Bound Instructor (Continuous)

Position Summary

TRIO Upward Bound Adjunct Instructors must have the ability to motivate and challenge Upward Bound students and to generate skills necessary for college success. They must be able to help students develop a positive attitude toward themselves and their capabilities. Each applicant must submit a course syllabus stating the goals and objectives of the class and the methods of attaining those goals. Upward Bound courses include: Composition, Literature, Mathematics, Science, and Spanish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend Upward Bound staff meetings and orientation.

• Attend opening day activities.

• Assist in planning academic and summer calendar of events.

• Inform staff of classroom needs and make arrangements to order books and course materials.

• Submit course syllabus .

• Assist in the administration of practice tests (exit examination, ACT, SAT)

• Participate in activities involving college tours and other cultural events.

• Assist students with career exploration and life skills activities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or above.

• Must be competent in the desired subject/content area proposed.

• Experience working with high school students and sensitivity to the target population that TRIO Upward Bound serves and be able to assist students with their academic coursework and study skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid teaching certificate where required.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.

• A current resume, including 3 references.

• Official postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred. Official electronic transcripts may be emailed or mailed from the issuing institution or delivered by the applicant if officially sealed. Personal, student, or internet copies of transcripts provided by applicant will not be accepted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

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