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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 Science Instruction Position:
The EKU Upward Bound program is seeking a summer science instructor for the 2026 Summer Chautauqua to teach various lab sciences (including, but not limited to, chemistry, biology, physics, etc.)

The Upward Bound Summer Chautauqua is a six-week, college-preparatory program housed on EKU’s campus which will take place from June 13th- July 22nd. Students will live on campus and take classes through this simulated college experience. Classes will run for 5 weeks, Monday through Friday, beginning on June 15th and ending on July 15th.

Approximately 15-20 students will attend each class meeting. An instructor can expect to teach four sections and have an 8:40a-3:20p workday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Instructors will have a 50-minute duty-free lunch each day on campus. Depending on position, these courses should introduce content that would allow students to excel in the Fall during their next academic year.

Instructors are expected to design and implement a curriculum for the courses that will allow students to expand their mind, gain independence, and participate in this simulated college experience. In addition, are expected to attend a brief orientation in late May, an awards banquet for students, and an end of summer debrief meeting.

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.