Math & Science Instructor for GeoFORCE
About The Position
GeoFORCE Math & Science Instructors are graduate students, researchers, or faculty in Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. The instructor will be the calculus, chemistry, or physics content expert for the GeoFORCE Math & Science Institute and teach approximately 30 incoming college freshmen for about two hours each day, Monday through Friday, during the week-long institute. Instructional hours are scheduled for August 2–6, 2027. The instructor will also prepare and grade assignments to help students get ready for their first semester of a STEM degree in college. GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program created by the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas. It recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas and aims to develop future STEM leaders in areas including energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards. The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus and works around standard office conditions. A criminal history background check is required for finalists. If hired, the employee must complete Form I-9 and present acceptable original documents verifying identity and work authorization by the third day of employment; the university uses E-Verify.
Requirements
- Two or more years of post-baccalaureate education.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in a related STEM field.
Responsibilities
- Develop a week-long short course in Intro to Calculus, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Deliver short lectures, videos, and other instruction at predetermined class times.
- Assess students and adjust instruction as necessary.
- Prepare and grade assignments to help students prepare for their first semester of a STEM degree in college.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
