Summer Academy Part-Time Instructor - Upward Bound

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Working Title Summer Academy Part-Time Instructor - Upward Bound Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Adjunct/Part Time/GA $ Amount $900-1100 per course Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number A0112026 Department Name Upward Bound Position Summary

Instructors for Upward Bound provide specialized intensive instruction in core curricular academic areas necessary for secondary and post-secondary success of Upward Bound participants. Specifically:

• Provide 4 weeks of in-person instruction in the applicable subject area. (One week of the summer term will be virtual for students; instructors will not meet that week. Finalized instruction dates TBD.)
• Classes will meet M-F with a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes in blocks beginning at 8:30 AM and ending at 2:15 PM (8:30-9:35, 9:45-10:50, 11:00-12:05, 1:10-2:15). The course schedule is assigned around instructor availability as may be accommodated best. Elective courses meet 2:25-3:30.
• Determine and submit supply list requests.
• Prepare and submit syllabus, weekly lesson plans, weekly student progress reports, and assign final grades. Instructors have professional license to use their content expertise in building curriculum and presenting content most advantageous in preparing students for high school courses enrolled for fall.
• Report to the Coordinator.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Instruct participants in relevant content area; submit curriculum content outline of material covered in each instructional session or lab; maintain attendance logs for submission to Coordinator; evaluate and document participant progress by utilizing pre- and post-tests or other evaluative measures for submission to Coordinator; serve as mentor to participants; serve on curriculum development team when requested; and, provide evaluation of participants, activities, and services to Upward Bound staff.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.
• Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in appropriate curriculum area required; Master's preferred.

Preference given for: Minimum 3 years' prior successful teaching experience with high school or college students; prior successful experience working with low-income, first-generation youth and/or ethnically and racially diverse student populations; and, background similar to target population.

[For an elective, non-core content area, some or all educational requirements may be substituted for relevant work and/or other related experience(s) in the field or subject area to be presented.]

License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred) University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Background Check Requirements 00 - 01 - Criminal/Sex/Drug Desired start date 06/01/2026

Posting Detail Information

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date 04/03/2026 Close Date 05/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

When you have completed your application, please inform Michelle Erwin at merwin@uca.edu.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Veteran's Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• License or Certification
• Other Transcripts