Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Research Mentor

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Design and deliver an age-appropriate, four-week curriculum that encompasses a range of participant ages and learning styles provided to multiple grade levels. Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026

This is a temporary position from May 26th-July 3rd, 2026.  The total pay is
$3600 and will be split as follows:  May - $554, June - $2,769, July - $277

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP [https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/policies/uw-sap-7-9.10-vehicle-sap-driver-portion-approved4-27-22.pdf] for professional travel is required
• Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

Nice To Haves

• Completion of at least one year of graduate study
• Doctoral degree or candidate preferred

Responsibilities

• Research mentors and instructors assigned to a research project will meet to discuss academic goals and educational plans at least twice prior to the beginning of the summer program in early June.
• Deliver lectures, group work, and experiential activities to effectively communicate subject matter to a wide range of learning.  Assist participants with computer skills necessary to facilitate their research paper.
• Collaborate with Composition & Literature instructors to assign a reading list to be completed as part of the Composition & Literature class.  Readings should be relevant to the general research topic and discussed in both the Research and the Composition & Literature courses.
• Actively participate in participants’ academic success, including, but not limited to, periodically attending other classes, mentoring, and helping participants prepare their research paper and poster presentation.
• Be available to teach Mon-Thurs afternoons 1:30pm-3:30pm and Friday mornings 8:30am-10:30am and attend study hall Mon., Wed. and Thurs. from 3:30pm-5pm. Also plan and execute field trips related to your mentorship on June 12th and June 19th.
• Attend all weekly academic meetings, as required.

What This Job Offers