Pre-College Programs Office of Undergraduate Studies 2017 UPWARD BOUND MATH SCIENCE SUMMER TEACHER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE:

Teacher: Integrated Science

CLASSIFICATION:

Teacher (Non-Tenured, Term, Non-Exempt Contingent 1)

SALARY RANGE:

$3,000 - $4,000, commensurate with experience

EMPLOYMENT DATES:

June 18 – July 28, 2017 (Full-time) Student Orientation and Training is mandatory and will be held on select days during the weeks of June 5 & 12, 2017.

DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Pre-College Programs is seeking innovative, student-oriented candidates to teach in its summer residential program. The successful candidate must be able to provide an Integrated Science course designed to give students hands-on participation in the investigative process of inquiry while exploring concepts in STEM subject areas and work conducted in related careers. Emphasis will be on the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of scientific data. Topics will be explored through laboratory experiments, demonstrations, audiovisual presentations and group projects. Specific themes will be assigned to each. Specific responsibilities will include: Developing, administering and evaluating pre- and post-tests; developing and submitting syllabus and lesson plans on content specific information using active, cooperative learning strategies; teaching daily in area(s) of expertise; monitoring student progress and attendance, preparing and submitting progress reports and program evaluations; collaborating with other faculty to create weekly team lesson; attending summer staff training and staff meetings; attending student orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education or specific field required. Master’s degree in related fields, preferred. At least one year of high school or college teaching experience required. Experience utilizing various teaching strategies designed to address the individual learner is also preferred. ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK.

APPLICATION:

For fullest consideration, please mail/email/fax a cover letter, résumé and three reference names by April 3, 2017 to: Pre-College Programs Summer Staff Search Committee, University of Maryland, Pre-College Programs in Undergraduate Studies, 4111 Toll Physics Bldg, College Park, Maryland 20742 [email protected]; Fax: 301.314.9155

Visit www.precollege.umd.edu for additional information. Questions/inquiries: [email protected].

The University of Maryland actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.