Temporary Instructor - OU Upward Bound Mathematics

The University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

OU Upward Bound Summer Temporary Instructor - Mathematics Subject: Pre-Algebra, Algebra Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus/Trigonometry Schedule and Compensation: (if a previous summer instructor - please note changes to this position have occurred and read below) This is a part-time, temporary position that runs from May 15 to July 10, 2026. Daily classes run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Classes are (3) days a week - Monday through Wednesday Each class has the instruction time of exactly 1 hour. Up to 6 additional hours are provided per week for planning, grading, and training. Instructors are compensated by the OU bi-weekly pay schedule upon the receipt of time sheets by their due date online.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
12 months teaching experience
Experience working with teens 13-18 and young college students.
Ability to speak, read, and write in clear, concise English
Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
Ability to use classroom technology available
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader/Acrobat
Ability to access email and receive group texts for staff communications
Valid Oklahoma State or other United States Secondary Teaching Certification and/or Licensure
Must be able to communicate with students and engage in repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in specialty area
Professional experience in specialty area
Certified High School teacher in specialty area
Experience teaching diverse and underprivileged youth

Responsibilities

Serve as lead instructor in identified specialty areas(s).
Develop curriculum materials in specialty area(s).
Develop and implement a course if instruction in specialty area(s) for Upward Bound Students.
Participate in in-service training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.
Participate in review sessions as scheduled.
Respect OU staff members during all aspects of the position.
Protect and maintain OU classroom spaces and labs according to professional standards.
Evaluate and prepare report of ongoing student(s) progress.
Prepare, develop and implement a pre-test, interim test and post-test to assist in student evaluation.
Prepare a final written evaluation on each student (e.g. grade, performance evaluation, growth, change, etc.)
Adhere to established minors on campus, safety, and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury - and illness prevention for self and others.
Maintain and complete required paperwork by the deadline required (this includes time sheets.)
Submit all reports prior to end of program.