MSTI Biology Instructor
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 25, 2022
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Job Details
Purpose of Job
The Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute ( MSTI ) 2022 Virtual Summer Camp will provide enrichment courses, labs, and activities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM ) academic and educational areas, as well as Job and Life Skills peer mentoring.
Scope of Responsibilities
Implementing the best STEM practices into instructional processes that will achieve the goals and objectives of student learning in the STEM field. The STEM instructor will assist in achieving desired student learning outcomes through implementations of the hands-on instructional design of the Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute 2022 Virtual Summer Camp program.
The MSTI program will include hands-on activities ( through a virtual setting) that will foster the use of the team approach to solving problems, develop communications skills, and utilize the technology and STEM -based skills required into today’s workforce. Virtual exploration of transportation-related industries, government facilities, and transportation providers will expose students to real-world applications of STEM knowledge and introduce them to a wide range of careers in transportation.
Virtual instruction will routinely utilize a single day to introduce the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics approach geared to a specific transportation-related topic on the design, operation, or use of highways and roads, railways, airports and airway, public transit, waterways, and pipelines. Activities will primarily consist of virtual presentations to give the students a tactile sense of the transportation industry and the diversity of activities and opportunities that it provides in terms of supporting society and as a career. The camp will consist of operations that will be presented to the students along with team building exercises via Zoom.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in the organizing, planning and implementation of all educational and enrichment activities of the program that will influence students learning outcomes.
- Prepare lectures for Biology class.
- Prepare activities that increase math skills using technology.
- Coordinate the arrangement of activities and students.
- Assist other instructors with hand on activities.
- Participate in all ongoing improvements in teaching strategies, technology application methods and enrichment events promoting students’ awareness, enthusiasm and academic success in the STEM field.
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in one of the STEM disciplines.
Licensing and Certifications
Teacher Certification is required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Curriculum design and implementation; research and development of lesson plans; assessment and application of teaching/learning processes and techniques that desired student learning outcomes; educational resourcefulness to support special learning needs
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent skills in computers
- Knowledge or experience with Zoom
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Frequently
Extended Work Hours
Not Required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S852
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
08/04/2022
Open Date
07/25/2022
Close Date
08/04/2022
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
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