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Title: Upward Bound Science Instructor Position

Position Type: Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77G010 - Student Affairs-Restricted Funds

Division: 5G0000 - Stu Success,Opportunity&Engage-Rstr

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Ricky McHone

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Summer Foreign Language Instructor (Spanish I & II)
EKU Upward Bound – Summer Chautauqua 2026
The Eastern Kentucky University Upward Bound Program is seeking a qualified and engaging Summer Spanish Instructor to teach Spanish I and Spanish II during the 2026 Summer Chautauqua.
Program Overview
The Upward Bound Summer Chautauqua is a six-week, residential, college-preparatory program hosted on EKU’s campus from June 13 – July 22, 2026. Students live on campus and participate in a structured, simulated college experience that emphasizes academic rigor, independence, and personal growth.
Instructional Dates
• Classes: June 15 – July 15, 2026
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (5 instructional weeks)
Teaching Load & Schedule
• Approximately 15–20 students per section
• Four instructional sections taught Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
o 8:40 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
o Includes a 50-minute duty-free lunch
• Four lab component sections taught on Thursdays
o 8:40 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
o Includes a 50-minute duty-free lunch and 50-minute planning period
Course Expectations
• Courses are designed as credit-bearing high school Spanish I and II
• Instructor must demonstrate knowledge of Kentucky State Foreign Language Proficiency Standards
• Responsible for designing and implementing curriculum, including:
o Written and spoken language assessments
o Instruction aligned with proficiency-based learning
o Engaging, student-centered instructional strategies
Additional Responsibilities
• Attend a brief instructor orientation in late May
• Participate in the student awards banquet
• Attend an end-of-summer debrief meeting
Ideal Candidate
• Certified or qualified Spanish instructor with secondary-level experience preferred
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Ability to foster independence, academic confidence, and college readiness

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate experience in field of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with prior Upward Bound/ TRIO programs experience or experience teaching traditionally under served populations.

Job Duties:

• 90% - Student Instruction, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Relationship Building, Skill Building - (Essential)
• 10% - Student Awards Banquet Preparation, Instructor Orientation, and other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.