Summer Discovery is the largest provider of pre-college, enrichment, and gifted summer programs and experiences for students from grades one through twelve. We offer students across the globe an unrivaled summer experience with access to world-class academics, interactive enrichment courses, immersive travel adventures, and residential life experiences at over 15 prestigious college campuses.
We bring on experienced teachers/instructors each summer to lead our courses for high school students on campus at the University of Michigan. The Instructor is responsible for working with a partial curriculum including: course description, general course overview/outline, daily course pacing, and a capstone project. Instructors will teach courses during 2-week and 3-week sessions totaling 5 weeks.
Instruction days are Monday-Thursday with select Fridays, 9:30am-3pm daily:
Session 1, 3 weeks: Monday, July 1- Thursday, July 18th (no courses July 4th)
Session 2, 2 weeks: Monday, July 22-Thursday, August 1st
*Candidates must be able to instruct both sessions and not have any conflicts on days of instruction.
Course topics include:
- Advertising
- Architecture
- Painting & Drawing
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Python
- Business
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Psychology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Personal Finance
- Social Media
- Philosophy
Responsibilities
- Within a provided framework enhance a dynamic and robust pre-college curriculum for 1-2 assigned courses, to be submitted for review in spring.
- A course syllabus developed in Canvas with a course description, learning objectives, assignments, assessments, and recommended guest speakers is also required for review by the Director of Academics.
- Collaboration with Academic Team on securing guest speakers and on campus site visits prior to program start.
- Deliver daily lectures and facilities in class discussions.
- Proctor attendance for class daily.
- Update readings and other resources on an ongoing basis during sessions.
- Work autonomously with an openness to constructive feedback and coaching.
- Implement differentiated daily instruction based upon the unique abilities of each student providing for an appropriate, intellectually stimulating academic environment.
- Establish a classroom management system which is respectful and conducive to all students’ learning style.
- Provide a safe classroom environment that allows every student to be an active participant: monitors, counsels, and coaches’ inappropriate behavior of students in the academic setting.
- Communicate daily with the Academic Coordinator on student attendance, progress, behavioral/academic/peer concerns, facility, and course syllabus issues.
- Be able to interact, communicate, and present oneself in a professional manner.
- Be able to work and anticipate unexpected situations or assist during emergency operations.
- Complete all Pre-Program responsibilities:
- Review previous course syllabus and aside time for course planning to identify academic course questions and supplemental resources.
- Attend synchronous and asynchronous trainings and virtual orientations.
- Attend and participate in pre-program on-campus staff orientation training.
- Create Canvas account prior to virtual training.
- Complete all Post-Program responsibilities: student evaluations for each course taught.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Expected hours of Work / Travel
- This role is required to be at the assigned campus during assigned course periods and days.
- Attend required pre-program virtual training and possible in-person campus orientation.
- This role is expected to commute to and from program location daily, housing is not provided.
- Parking is not provided on campus; Instructor is responsible for cost.
- Kitchen space is provided on campus, meals are the responsibility of the Instructor.
Experience/ Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3+ years of middle/high school teaching preferred. Industry professional with 3+ years expertise in the subject matter of the course will also be considered.
- Teaching experience in the classroom or professional setting is required, along with experience in experiential teaching/learning.
- Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a summer academic environment.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Available to commute to campus, Monday-Friday, for 5 weeks: July 1-August 1, 2024.
- Housing is not provided; instructor should live within a daily commutable distance and is responsible for own transportation and cost.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and be eligible to work in the US.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs, and online learning platforms, Canvas LMS preferred.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory employment background check.
Summer Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Summer Discovery does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.