TRIO UB Academic Year Instructor

Position Overview

This position is for an educator to instruct a supplemental course for our afterschool, college preparation program, targeting high school age students from Minneapolis Public Schools. The instructor for the following course will teach 9th Grade Science Exploration & Study Skills, 10th Grade English Composition, 11th Grade ACT Preparation & Career Exploration, or 12th Grade College Planning. The class meets one time per week, and the instructor must be available from 3:00-6:00 pm as well as set time to prepare the course with a Teaching Assistant.

• 9th Grade Science Exploration & Study Skills: Wednesdays from mid-January to May
• 10th Grade English Composition: Thursdays from October to May
• 11th Grade ACT Preparation & Career Exploration: Tuesdays from October to May
• 12th grade College Planning: Mondays from October to May

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction (40%)

• Teach specific class in a classroom at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus (usually Appleby Hall), in alignment with the Minneapolis School District calendar
• Monitor student attendance
• Document student performance

Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development (25%)

• Revise and/or update curriculum for a high school level course
• Prepare weekly lesson plans that include differentiated instruction that supports students' individual needs and incorporates a multi-sensory approach
• Manage the class gradebook

Assessment, Intervention, and Progress Monitoring (25%)

• Assess student academic growth
• Inform TRIO UB staff of student academic and/or social-emotional concerns
• Problem-solve with TRIO UB staff areas of concern to help inform intervention
• Complete student evaluations as required by TRIO UB program

Supervision of Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (8%)

• Supervise one undergraduate teaching assistant
• Assign duties for the TA to assist with the successful delivery of course

Other (2%)

• Attend and complete required staff training and occasional staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• Experience with direct classroom instruction
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural/multilingual and/or urban high school students (can be outside a classroom setting)
• Available during the specified time (October to May or January to May) and follow the Minneapolis Public School calendar
• Ability to develop and deliver content in ways that effectively account for a variety of backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in the specific content area
• Experience working w/ English Language Learners
• Experience working with low-income, and/or students who will be the first in their family to attend college (can be outside a classroom setting)
• Experience developing and evaluating curriculum
• Experience evaluating student learning and content retention
• Experience supervising teaching assistants
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Willingness and flexibility to fulfill other tasks assigned to further TRIO UB program goals
• Shared life experiences with TRIO-like populations including low income, first-generation, or overcome significant obstacles in pursuit of higher education

Department Overview

TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB) is a federally funded, U.S. Department of Education equal educational opportunity program. TRIO UB is a college preparatory program for high school students who come from low-income families and are working towards being a first generation college student. TRIO UB works with students, parents, schools and communities, on a long-term and intensive basis to help generate both individual and systemic change. Services are designed to help participants build the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education. TRIO UB annually serves 118 Minneapolis Public High School students; this federal grant project has received continuous funding since 1966.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/

Pay Range: The hourly range for this position is $24/hr - $28/hr. Final offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

*To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).