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Teacher Special Programs (TSP) – Pre-College Trio Programs – Center for Educational Partnerships

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Position overview

Salary range: $3,600-$4,800 stipend Core Courses Core class instructors with a 6-week appointment of approximately 15-25 hours/week will receive a salary range of $3,600- 4,800 depending on experience and number of courses.
Percent time: 75%
Anticipated start: June 1, 2021
Position duration: June 1, 2021 - August 6, 2021

Position description

The Center for Educational Partnerships at UC Berkeley seeks qualified temporary non-tenure track, part-time Instructors and Co-Instructors (TSPs) for Summer to lead virtual summer instruction of high school students in the following online summer courses: Mathematics (Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus); Humanities/Social Science (English, Law, and Political Science), Sciences (Health Sciences, Biology, and Chemistry), Computer Science (C++ and Robotic Engineering), and Creative Arts (Music, Animation, and Storytelling). Actual instruction takes place from June 21- July 29, 2021. Instructors for the Pre-College TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science Program will create and implement engaging and academically rigorous six-week courses for low-income, first-generation-to-college high school students. Class sizes are small (approximately 15 students) and are taught on the UC Berkeley campus.

The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science Program are federally funded educational outreach programs serving high school students who are low-income and first-generation-to-college (LIFG). The academic component of the summer programs focuses on social justice, college preparation, and project-based learning. Our motto this year is James Baldwin’s quote, "The world is before you, and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in.” We feel this quote captures our pedagogical aim to empower our students to be leaders and the social change agents the current climate of the world demands.

The UB/UBMS Virtual Summer Program provides a select group of nearly 100 students from California, Hawaii and Nevada the opportunity to engage in academic and career preparatory content in addition to college advising. Students also engage in exciting enrichment activities, academic and college-preparation workshops, and virtual field trips. Instruction will take place Monday - Friday, please see tentative schedules at the end of the document.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking outstanding instructors (TSPs) who can teach high school courses for the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science Summer Program.

General Duties
Instructors are responsible for all instruction and setting up a safe learning environment in which students can learn the material and engage in critical thinking and analysis. In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: designing the course and creating all course materials (including but not limited to a course syllabus, course calendar, assignments, and project design); reviewing student diagnostic tests and applying results to the organization of the course curriculum; attending weekly staff/instructor meetings; submitting comprehensive progress and final student evaluations, final grades and program evaluation; and supervising the work of a teaching assistant (including providing appropriate support). Instructors are also required to attend virtual training sessions, virtual Student-Parent Orientations, end of summer student recognition ceremony, and a debriefing session.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

  • All employees must comply with all policies and procedures set forth in the staff manual.
  • UB/UBMS employees are mandated reporters and must complete a Mandated Reporter Course.
  • Mandated Reporters are required by CA law to report and known or suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to the county welfare department or local law enforcement agency.
  • This is a sensitive position and finalists are subject to a criminal background check. Employment is contingent on successful completion of this background check.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • Bachelor's degree (at time of application): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.
Preferred qualifications
  • Experience working with high school students in an educational context.
  • Teaching credential, or at least 2 years teaching experience
  • Experience and/or understanding of Project-Based Learning
  • Experience with curriculum development
  • Ability to teach courses in an intensive, fast-paced schedule
  • Cross-cultural awareness and understanding of issues faced by low-income, first-generation students
  • Passion for teaching underrepresented students

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Resume / Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated Resume / C.V.

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02931

Help contact: tkmiles@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Berkeley, CA