Outreach and Engagement Instructor - Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development

Position Description Summary

Primary Function
Outreach and Engagement Instructors are professionals who conduct the division’s multitude of outreach and engagement activities with customers and partners across the region. This position will be primarily focused on instructional tasks – curriculum development, delivery of instruction, assessment and evaluation. Outreach and Engagement Instructors operate independently with minimal supervision and collaborate intentionally with colleagues across the division and across the university.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience Required
A. Minimum educational requirements.
· Bachelors degree in a STEM field required.

B. Minimum experience requirements. Specify both type and length of experience required.
· Two years’ experience as a post-secondary or secondary instructor
· Professional presentations in a STEM / STEAM or educational field
· Two years’ demonstration of ability to produce high quality STEM / STEAM programming, curriculum, instruction and/or assessment including creating accommodations for disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred.
C. Licensing or Certification Required
Teacher certification in a STEAM field, preferred
Hiring Rate/Range
Commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity
Working Hours
M-F, nights and weekends
Posting Date
09/30/2021
Closing Date

Priority Review Date
10/18/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Procedures

Please upload required documents listed below
Link to Department Homepage
https://www.niu.edu/niusteam/
Physical Demands

Background Check Required
Yes
EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Clery Act Information

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Quick Link
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/59468
Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
4. List of References

Optional Documents