Sustainable Futures Instructor
- Employer
- Smith College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 2, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu .
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S):
Teach the Smith Precollege Sustainable Futures about Sustainable Farming, Community Food Systems and Food Justice for high school students from July 24th to August 4th. Create an academically rigorous 2-week course for students entering 9 th -12 th grade. Provide training and oversight for an undergraduate Classroom Assistant. This position is temporary and non-benefitted. The salary is a $7000 stipend.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prior to the program:
- Design a course that is compelling and at the appropriate level
for high school students seeking a college-level course and makes
use of Smith resources.
- Generate a course description, biography, and photo for the
website and other marketing.
- Provide and maintain a budget for course materials.
- Lead two Classroom Assistants (undergraduate students) in
approximately 25 hours of academic training from June 26-30.
- Participate in faculty orientation and training (3 meetings
between March-May of approximately 2-3 hours each).
- Complete all pre-orientation training and paperwork, including
training to engage with minors and other paperwork related to
working with students under 18.
- Maintain clear, ongoing communication with the Academic
Director and Precollege staff.
- Teach one course (21-26 students; 2 weeks; Monday, July 24 -
Friday, August 4 9am-4pm).
- Use clear, ongoing communication and collaboration with the
Classroom Assistants.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom, keeping equity at the
forefront of the pedagogy.
- Communicate with senior staff about any student classroom
concerns.
- Drive campus vehicles for program field trips, when
applicable.
- Attend the final presentations on the last Friday of the
program .
After the program:
- Complete applicable expense reports and processes.
- Write recommendations for each student in the class.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Master’s degree in the course’s field and ideally 5+ years of experience teaching high school or college-level classes.
Hiring is contingent on the completion of the following pre-program requirements in a timely manner.
- CORI/SORI criminal check
- Online child safety training
- Health profile and required immunizations (all health
information is kept confidential)
Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position.
Position Type:
Fixed Term
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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