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 serves as a calculus, chemistry, or physics content expert, developing and teaching a week-long short course for approximately 30 incoming college freshmen during the GeoFORCE Math & Science Institute. Instruction takes place for approximately two hours each day, Monday through Friday, August 2–6, 2027. Instructors 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 of 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 for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards. Candidates are subject to University of Texas youth, human resources, and GeoFORCE policies. Finalists must complete a criminal history background check. If hired, employees must complete Form I-9 and present acceptable original documents verifying identity and U.S. work authorization by the third day of employment; the university uses E-Verify. The position is based at Pickle Research Campus and works around standard office conditions. The posting lists a pay rate of $40 per hour and 15 scheduled hours per week. The position is expected to continue until August 31, 2027.
Requirements
- Two or more years of post-baccalaureate education; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Expertise in calculus, chemistry, or physics content.
- Finalists must undergo a criminal history background check.
- If hired, must complete Form I-9 and present acceptable original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.
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.
- Teach approximately 30 incoming college freshmen for about two hours each day, Monday through Friday, during the Math & Science Institute.
- Prepare and grade assignments to help students prepare for their first semester of a STEM degree in college.
- Assess students and adjust instruction as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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