Two Summer Teaching Opportunities
The University of Washington Math Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub) Program seeks Science Elective and STEM Section Instructors to teach high school students as part of our Summer Academy 2023. UW STEMsub is an outreach program in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity that helps low-income and potential first-generation college students excel in high school, get accepted to college, and graduate with a STEM degree. The goal of the summer program is to help prepare students for the demands of college and advance their academic and personal development.
This summer, the UW STEMsub Summer Academy will be held on the UW Campus from June 30th to August 8th. Each class will include approximately fifteen rising 11th or 12th graders.
The ideal candidates are advanced graduate students or postdocs in STEM fields with teaching experience and a commitment to outreach. A B.S. or B.A. in a STEM field is required. All candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Candidates from low-income/first generation backgrounds or with experience in working with these populations are encouraged to apply. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please complete the online application at https://form.jotform.com/250924874729975 . Be sure to select the position(s) you are applying for. For more information contact David Wolczyk at dwolczyk@uw.edu .
Summer Section Instructor
Description:
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UW STEMsub seeks an Instructor to teach a Study Section class to high school students in support of our Summer STEM Seminar Lecture series. The STEMsub STEM Seminar Series offers students an introduction to different STEM fields, a glimpse into original research, and insight into careers in STEM fields.
Teaching commitment is 2 hours per day for 4 days per week. The Study Section Instructor attends the Seminar Series lectures and teaches a study section to help students understand the content of the lectures. Four of these sessions will be extended lab sections. They also help students learn “STEM Survival Skills” needed for success in college. Designed in collaboration with lab coordinators, instructors, and professors, this curriculum helps provide students with the STEM skills they are often lacking when they arrive at UW or other colleges. Study Section Instructors help students develop good study skills, learn data collection and analysis skills, work on group projects, and accompany students on lab and facilities tours. Classes are comprised of fifteen to twenty-five rising 11th or 12th graders.
The six week summer program will be held on the UW Campus from June 30th to August 8th Compensation is $2,600 to $3,000 per class depending on background and experience.
Science Elective Instructor
Description:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vq1qtUQ-NV2LhtFymMs932svP-zQDN_M/view?usp=drive_link
As part of the STEMsub Summer staff, prepare curriculum and instructional materials and teach an elective Science class during the six-week summer program. The goal of the class is to provide students with a survey of current knowledge and an introduction to the primary literature and research methods in a scientific field as determined by the Instructor in consultation with the Program Director. The Instructor will develop and deliver an engaging curriculum that includes hands-on and lab activities and encourages active learning. Each class will include fifteen to twenty rising 11th or 12th graders.
Teaching commitment is 1 hour per day for 4 days per week. The six week summer program will be held on the UW Campus from June 30th to August 8th. Compensation is $1,800 to $2,000 per class depending on background and experience.
