Job Description
Job Overview:
Position Title:
Upward Bound Academic Instructor - TemporaryAppointment Type:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate education program• Prior experience mentoring, teaching, supervising, or working with youth or high school age students.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified teaching licenseJob Description:
Upward Bound Instructors design and deliver engaging, hands-on, non-credit academic courses that prepare students for upcoming high school core coursework. Instructors support students entering grades 10–12 by introducing and reinforcing foundational concepts in math, science, and/or literature and composition. Courses emphasize active learning, skill building, and academic confidence in a small-group instructional setting.
Classes typically enroll 8–10 students. Although courses are non-credit-bearing, instructors use assignments, assessments, and grading to promote engagement, participation, and academic growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement engaging, hands-on lessons aligned with high school preparatory curricula and program goals
• Deliver daily instruction that introduces and reinforces core academic concepts appropriate for students entering grades 10–12
• Create assignments, assessments, and learning activities that promote participation, academic growth, and skill development.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning styles, academic levels, and needs of students.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and program staff, including weekly progress updates.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and instructional records in accordance with program expectations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, and supervisors.
Proposed Start Date:
June 1, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Part timePay Grade:
P&S TemporaryApplication Instructions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
