Temporary - TRIO Upward Bound Academic Instructor (Part-Time)

Department:

Upward Bound-JM

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R108244

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma. At least 60 undergraduate credit hours completed by the end of the Spring 2026. Valid driver license. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.

Position Description:

The temporary part-time summer-only position supports TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Talent Search at the University of Louisville.  The expected start date is late May with applicant review occurring in February through late March each year.   Classes run Monday – Friday tentatively June 1, 2026 – July 2, 2026.  Candidates may be considered for one of the three programs:

• Upward Bound I

• Upward Bound II

Instructors report directly to the Program Director

Essential Duties & Requirements:

• Develop and deliver curriculum for high school participants enrolled in a six-week educational summer program   

• Create lesson plans aligned with students upcoming academic year and focused on strengthening study skills

• Serve as a positive role model and motivate students toward college enrollment and academic confidence

• Assess student learning needs and adapt instruction accordingly

• Collaborate with residence hall staff to support students’ academic development

• Maintain accurate attendance, weekly progress reports, and final grade submissions

• Provide or arrange necessary instructional materials (e.g., textbooks, readers, instructional aids).

• Submit daily homework assignments and any missing work to the Program Director

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Subject Areas Needed:

• 2 Foreign Language

• 2 English

• 2 Math

• 2 Science

• 2 Writing

• 2 Specialty Areas (Engineering, Astronomy, Study Skills, Music Theory, Financial Literacy, Public Speaking, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or graduate course work

• Experience working with high school students

• Subject area teaching experience.

• Prior involvement Federal TRIO Programs, (e.g., Upward Bound I & II & Talent Search,).

Application Requirements

A complete application must include:

• Online Application

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications

• Three academic or professional references

All documents must be submitted as a single PDF.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 28, 2026, though review continues until all positions are filled.

Cover Letter Requirements:

• Your experience with TRIO Confirmation that you will have 60+ undergraduate hours by the end of the spring semester Any relevant teaching experience.

• Applicants selected for interviews must prepare a lesson plan in their subject area.

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Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion