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Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

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JOB DUTIES

Essential duties, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made as required. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides instruction to high school participants within Academic Year and/or Summer Component.
• For the Fall and Spring Semesters academic instructors will be in person on Trinity University's campus once a month for a designated Saturday date. During the Summer Program component instructors will be on an A/B schedule, either Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for six weeks on Trinity University's campus.
• Develops course curriculum including a detailed syllabus, lesson plans, and assessment measures.
• Manages and records student assessment measures and documentation including progress and final reports.
• Advises and directs student tutors in the implementation of course lessons.
• Provides formative and summative feedback to program staff on student capabilities and needs.
• Participates in staff meetings and development workshops.

EDUCATION

Required:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• One year of experience teaching Chemistry, Biology, and/or Anatomy and Physiology classes.
• One year of experience in direct service to low income and/or first-generation students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Expertise in academic area of instruction and use of classroom technology.
• Skill in the development of curriculum that clearly outlines the course requirements, rationale, goals, and objectives.
• Proficient in implementing strategies and systems for the management, assessment and evaluation of student learning.
• Strong understanding of the academic and social barriers faced by low-income and potential first-generation students.

Preferred:

• Ability to create a learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Versatility in delivery of instructional lessons.
• Flexibility and comfortable in implementing a differentiated curriculum.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for teaching high school students.
• Preference for individuals who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred:

Teaching Certification in subject of academic instruction.