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Math Instructor

Penn State University·University Park, Illinois

$35 - $35/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The instructor will deliver 20-30 hours of math content to diverse high school students in-person at the Altoona campus during a specific week in July. Duties also include attending mandatory professional learning, creating a course scope and sequence, and maintaining professional relationships with students.

Application instructions

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (FACULTY, STAFF, TECHNICAL SERVICE, OR STUDENT), PLEASE LOGIN TO WORKDAY [https://www.myworkday.com/psu/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q1QI~*qyZ5PNog5Ug~/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld#backheader=true] TO COMPLETE THE INTERNAL APPLICATION PROCESS [https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ]. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY HERE, APPLY INTERNALLY THROUGH WORKDAY.

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (NOT EMPLOYED PREVIOUSLY AT THE UNIVERSITY) AND SEEKING EMPLOYMENT WITH PENN STATE, PLEASE LOGIN TO WORKDAY [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myworkday.com%2Fpsu%2Fd%2Finst%2F13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QkwE~%2Fcacheable-task%2F23748%245.htmld%23TABINDEX%3D0&data=04%7C01%7Crkh108%40psu.edu%7C4eae4f0ec9854dd03b6808d9663d0c90%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637653234648637442%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wChxz3SXc%2F99%2BgXQFsovztGrTOzodVW2mRVTZHPgZrA%3D&reserved=0] TO COMPLETE THE STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS. [https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg] PLEASE DO NOT APPLY HERE, APPLY INTERNALLY THROUGH WORKDAY.

IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT, PLEASE CLICK “APPLY” AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS [https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf].

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants [https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice?utm_source=workday&utm_medium=req&utm_campaign=Oct23&utm_id=out-of-state].

Job Description: And position requirements

The College of Education Equity is seeking to hire for its Upward Bound program.

Job duties to include

  • Deliver 20-30 hours of math content for diverse high school students from across Pennsylvania from 7/6-7/10 in-person at the Altoona campus.
  • Attend 10 hours of professional learning and orientation programming beginning in May through the start of the Summer Academy in June.
  • Meet with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for a pre-summer one-on-one.
  • Create a course scope and sequence to be delivered to Upward Bound Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator by June 1, 2025.
  • Participate in weekly instructional staff meetings during the summer academy.
  • Potentially serve as “second authorized adult” in another course.
  • Participate in one scheduled “Meet Your Instructor” panel during the first week of the summer academy from 1-2:30pm on Thursday, June 18.
  • Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with participating students.
  • Maintain all course materials.
  • Attend all scheduled course sessions.
  • Maintain attendance records.
  • Communicate efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

  • Must have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience or are an undergraduate student majoring in Education or related field or extensive teaching assistant experience and have earned a minimum of 30 college credits by June 2026,
  • Ability to provide own transportation to Altoona campus for instructional days.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with high school youth from diverse backgrounds.
  • Capacity to model maturity, sound judgment, common sense, and professionalism.
  • Ability to enforce program and university policies consistently and objectively.
  • Must pass all required background checks for working with minors

Schedule

  • Summer
  • Academy
  • Dates:
  • Operates Monday, June 15 – Friday, July 24
  • Math Instructional Week at Altoona Campus (July 6 - July 10)
  • Meet Your Instructors (June 18) via Zoom

Professional Learning

Paid mandatory Professional Learning is held remotely starting in May through the start of the summer academy. Math Instructors must be able to access Zoom.

Paid mandatory one-on-one with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator is scheduled at your leisure before during the month of June.

Work

Expectations:

Daytime and afternoon class sessions from 9:30

AM - 12

PM and 1:00

PM - 2:30 PM.

Compensation &

Benefits:

$35.00 per hour for all work.

The expected total hours worked for this position is 75 hours including all curricular planning, class instruction, and other relevant duties.

Room and board may be provided during all residential weeks with additional programmatic responsibilities.

Program-related admission fees (tickets for museums, science centers, and other activities) are provided, if applicable.

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $35.00.

Background checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Campus security crime statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here [https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports].

Eeo is the law

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster [https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf]

PA State Labor Law Poster [https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/PA-State-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf]

Penn State Policies [https://policy.psu.edu/]

Copyright Information [https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information]

Hotlines [https://universityethics.psu.edu/reporting-at-penn-state]

Benefits

  • Room and board may be provided
  • Program-related admission fees are provided

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$35 - $35/hr
Locations
University Park, Illinois; Altoona, Pennsylvania
Posted
Mar 25, 2026
Application
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Penn State University

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology...

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