Upward Bound Algebra II & Geometry Instructor

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Algebra 2 & Geometry high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program, which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the Program by means of teaching core content to a small group of high school level students in each class period. A Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, and/or a related field is required.

Please note that this is only a part-time/temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 17th through July 25th and classes are held throughout the week, Monday - Thursday (8:00 A.M. – 12:00P.M.). You may or may not work the whole 4 hours, depending on the class size and student need; minimum of two (2), 50 minute class period, Monday - Thursday. Hired teacher will be informed ahead of time.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.