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UW - STEVENS POINT Upward Bound Biology Instructor in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21572 Position Title: Upward Bound Biology Instructor *Temporary* TTC Title and Code: Ad Hoc Program Specialist (OT002) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Judy Young, Director Position Summary This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has hosted the Upward Bound Program for over 55 years. It is a high school college-prep program and part of the Federal TRIO Grant Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All participants are either first-generation (i.e. parents do not have a 4-year degree) and/or low-income students, grades nine through twelve. The Upward Bound Program hosts student-participants from six target high schools in five counties from Central and Northcentral Wisconsin. Schedule: 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Hours vary based on course offerings. Anticipated Appointment Date: June 12, 2025 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 02/09/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume (Official Transcripts may be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Judy Young, Upward Bound Director Email: jyoung@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2940 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21572: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications *Enrollment in an accredited institution of postsecondary education pursuing a degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Education or related field *Minimum 3 years of completed college level course work in biology or similar science related field *Minimum 3 years of course work in education, teaching practicum and/or training in pursuit of a teaching certification *Experience teaching or leading science related programs *Ability to teach basic courses to high school students to enhance participant competency in the areas of science, specifically Biology Preferred Qualifications *Bachelor\'s degree in biology or other science related field *Teacher certification in a science related field *Demonstrated experience working with low-income, first-generation students and their families. *Federal TRiO Program experience ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/
