Upward Bound English Instructor

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students Position Title: Upward Bound English Instructor Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help Job Summary: This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. It is a high school college-prep program and part of the Federal TRIO Grant Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All participants are either first-generation (i.e. parents do not have a 4-year degree) and/or low-income students in grades 9 - 12. Primary Responsibilities: Teach up to four reading, writing, or elective courses (e.g. journalism) courses to high school participants enrolled in Upward Bound during a two- week session for rising 9th graders and a four-week session for 10th – 12th graders. Each class meets two times per week for 50 minutes each. Develop and submit course syllabi prior to first day of classes. Complete evaluations on each student enrolled in class. Attend a one-day staff orientation/training prior to first day of class. Attend weekly instructor meetings with Upward Bound Admin staff. Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of college completed in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in English or Education related field Minimum 2.75 grade point average Ability to teach courses to program participants and enhance participant competency in the areas of reading/literature, writing/composition. Ability to develop course syllabi as well as assess student progress. Ability to work as a member of a team and demonstrate dependability and flexibility. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a secondary education teacher's certification OR relevant teaching experience in areas of English, Reading or Language Arts 1 year teaching experience at the middle, high school or college level Familiarity with federal TRIO Programs and/or similar educational programs serving low-income/first-generation college students DATES OF EMPLOYMENT and SALARY: June 11, 2026– July 24, 2026. This is a six-week, temporary position and is contingent upon federal grant funding. Salary is $3,150. Background checks are performed on all applicants interviewed. Priority deadline for completed application is March 6, 2026, but position open until filled. Key Job Responsibilities: Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

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