Position Information-Job Vacancy
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor, Veterans Upward Bound
Position Type
Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)
Department
Student Support and Trio Programs
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
PT Faculty
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
Grant funded $25 - $30/hr. based on degree attainment.
Union/Non Union
Non Union
Job Description Summary
During the Academic Year, Veterans Upward Bound Instructors areresponsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging,empowering Academic Year & Summer Component courses. Thecoursework and classroom environment should encourage and rewardreflection, revision, and improvement in the academic courses beingtaught.
Hours vary based on course schedule and component. Courses offeredor assigned may be 90 to 120 minutes in length and meet between5:30pm – 9:30pm during the evening Monday -Friday.
Positions available for Largo, MD campus with some hybrid options,depending on programming needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in subject areas: English,Mathematics, Science, Computer Technology.
- Strong academic focus in one or more of the following subjectareas: English I-IV; Math-Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry,Pre-Calculus/Calculus; Science- Biology, Chemistry, Physics;Foreign Language- Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian; Technology orCareers.
- Previous experience designing academic curriculum (secondarycurriculum preferred) or corporate professional developmentcomponents.
- One year full-time or equivalent part-time experience inproviding direct services in a secondary educational or socialservice environment working with at-risk students (teaching ortutoring), or one year full-time or equivalent part-time experiencein providing corporate training.
- Experience and knowledge regarding computer programs such asword processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, andinstructional technology.
Criteria
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteriaused in the final hiring decision, will be used to review theapplications of those persons who meet the stated minimumqualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will beinterviewed. Other information and observations made during theinterview process may be considered in the selection process.Please ensure that your application and attached documentsaddress the criteria listed below:
- Extent of teaching/training experience
- Extent of experience designing curriculum in academic subjectsand/or cultural diversity
- Extent of previous TRIO experience.
- Extent of experience working with diverse groups ofindividuals.
- Extent of experience and knowledge regarding computer programssuch as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software andinstructional technology.
- Extent of demonstrated ability to communicate effectively withstudents, faculty, staff and community members in person, on thetelephone and in writing.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to work a part-time flexible schedule not toexceed 5 hours per week, depending on program needs during theacademic year. Evenings instructor hours are between 5:30pm –9:30pm Monday thru Friday.
- Must be able to commit to working a set schedule forapproximately two 8 weeks per semester and for two 3 weeks per thesummer component.
- Certification or provisional certification to teach in subjectarea or currently teaching/advising at the secondary/college level,or corporate training experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and writtenstandard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to presentacceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are aU.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children ordirectly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PGCC06911/12 GFF4
Open Date
07/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safecampus community. PGCC conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include reference checks, a criminal history recordcheck, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial(credit) report or driving history check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Status ; you will receive an email acknowledgingreceipt of your application, upon which time no furthercommunication occurs unless selected for an interview or theposition is filled. If recommended for hire, communication isimmediately sent to your references listed on your application.Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRightrequesting you to submit authorization to complete a backgroundinvestigation.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in subject areas: English,Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language, Computer Technology?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have previous experience designing academic curriculum(secondary curriculum preferred) or corporate professionaldevelopment components?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one year full-time or equivalent part-timeexperience in providing direct services in a secondary educationalor social service environment working with at-risk students(teaching or tutoring), or one year full-time or equivalentpart-time experience in providing corporate training?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience and knowledge regarding computerprograms such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentationsoftware, and instructional technology?
- Yes
- No
- * Please explain the extent of your teaching/trainingexperience.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you reviewed the criteria for this position andaddressed each in your application and/or attached documents? Thisis the information on which the initial review of materials will bebased.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship tocontinue working in the United States? As required by the 1986Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentationshowing that they are a U.S. Citizen or a resident authorized towork in the U.S.
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If youselected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
