About Summer Discovery

Each summer, motivated middle and high school students have the opportunity to experience life and academics on a college campus with Summer Discovery. Our dynamic programs provide students opportunities to learn more about a subject area of their interest, explore their future careers, and meet like-minded peers. Students attend classes taught by qualified pre-college instructors, subject matter experts and industry professionals and gain hands-on learning experience in and outside of the classroom. Our mission is to provide the best experiential, university-based summer programs that positively impact students' lives academically and beyond. 

The Course Instructor serves as the lead classroom coordinator for a Summer Discovery Academy enrichment course at University of California, Berkeley. Academies are interactive career exploration experiences for academically advanced high school students.  Class is in session from 9-5 for two-week sessions centered around experiential learning relevant to the course content such as hands-on activities like organ dissection, suturing practice, emergency medicine simulations, and visits to local professional institutions. Several advanced-career professionals will also deliver guest lecturers to supplement student learning. Students are exposed to the profession to see what a “day in the life” is like while also developing durable leadership skills that will set them up for success in any future academic or professional pursuit.

A fully developed course curriculum will be provided by Summer Discovery Academics and the Course Instructor will receive training to ensure quality delivery of an experiential and engaging project-based course.

Subject: Emergency Medicine and Health Sciences Academy

Location: University of California, Berkeley

Dates: June 17-June 27, 2024 (No class June 19)

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Implement experiential course curriculum for 8 hours per day for 7 days of total instruction per session. 

• Starting in mid-May, meet occasionally by phone, email, or video conference with the Summer Discovery Academics team. 

• Manage course-specific materials and activities through Canvas learning management system, including timely provision of course content, activities, and assignments.

• Attend up to three virtual trainings with the Summer Discovery Academics team before program implementation to review curriculum and course delivery expectations.

• By June 10, conduct a thorough review of the provided curriculum in Canvas and prepare any desired supplemental learning activities or material. A standardized curriculum will be provided, and the Course Instructor may develop additional instructional resources according to individual preference. 

• Work with Summer Discovery on-campus staff to coordinate hands-on learning experiences, off-campus field trips, and guest lectures.

• Oversee Course Assistants to communicate support needs in the classroom 

• As needed, identify any curriculum quality issues during instruction and communicate clear and timely program updates to the on-campus Academic Dean.

• Communicate classroom support and resource needs to the Academic Dean in a timely fashion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated success in undergraduate or high school instruction in relevant subject matter.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently to complete assignments.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• MA, PhD, or terminal degree (or current students thereof) at an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.

• Subject matter expertise in the course subject area.

• 3+ years of experience as an undergraduate instructor or teaching assistant and/or high school teaching experience preferred.

• Appropriate combination of relevant education, industry experience, and certifications may be considered. 

• Experience with project-based learning and instruction.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and be eligible to work in the US.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Canvas LMS.

• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. 

This is a seasonal summer position and requires ability to commute daily to UC Berkeley campus on designated class days.