CU Upward Bound Summer College Prep Lecturer

Job Summary

CU Upward Bound (CUUB) is above all a college preparatory program, so the role of the instructor is central to the success of our Summer Academic Institute. CUUB serves low-income and first-generation high school students from Native American reservation communities in NM, AZ, UT, CO, and SD. We seek instructors who can help our students grasp course content effectively and find the confidence to see themselves thriving in a college context. CUUB Instructors must be authorities in the content of their course, but more importantly they must also enact a pedagogical philosophy that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of CUUB and be attuned to the specific needs, strengths, and cultural backgrounds of our students.

CUUB students attend the Summer Academic Institute for three years, and each year their curriculum is centered around the concepts of community, cultural empowerment, and college readiness. For this reason, all students are enrolled in Native Pathways courses, which are designed to provide students with the tools and the vocabulary they need to access institutions of higher learning without compromising their cultural identities. These courses blend indigenous histories with college preparation, leadership concepts with study skills, and communal learning with personal empowerment techniques. Through the combination of the Native Pathways curriculum and the vital and rigorous courses that CUUB students are enrolled in, the Summer Academic Institute prepares students for postsecondary success in a comprehensive and holistic manner that addresses the unique needs of our students.

CUUB will be hiring instructors for the following courses: Native Pathways I (working with rising sophomores), Native Pathways II (rising juniors), Native Pathways III (rising seniors).

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Upward Bound is one of six Federal TRIO Programs designed to serve high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. The CU Upward Bound program (CUUB) has dedicated itself to bringing the mission of Upward Bound to Native American youth. CUUB currently serves 103 high school students from 12 high schools located in 6 different tribal communities: Navajo, Ramah Navajo, Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute, Pine Ridge, and Jemez Pueblo.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Instructors must attend the class(es) you are hired to teach and are responsible for classroom management, grade entry, and lesson planning. Instructors must submit syllabi to CUUB Directors one month prior to orientation. Instructors are responsible for supervising their assigned Instructors Assistants (IAs). On a weekly basis, Instructors must: attend one Study Hall session (Study Hall takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM MT), attend weekly staff meetings, and submit a Feedback & Observation form. Instructors report directly to the CUUB Directors.

What You Should Know

The summer program dates are from June 11 – July 23rd, with a mandatory staff orientation on June 6-8. The summer program will be on the CU Boulder Campus and instructors are expected to provide in-person instruction.

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

$2,905 total for the 6-week summer program.

Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Have a completed a Bachelor’s degree in or related to the field of the course being taught.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the content area of instruction.

What You Will Need

• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Organization skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment for students and fellow staff.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Prior teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Experience working as a part of a team.
• Experience working with diverse communities and/or Indigenous communities.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV

In your resume, please indicate which course(s) you would prefer to teach: Native Pathways I (rising sophmores), Native Pathways II (rising juniors), Native Pathways III (rising seniors).

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 12, 2022 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Cassie Sando

Posting Contact Email: cassie.sando-1@colorado.edu