Science Instructor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Positions are contingent upon the level of federal funding and student enrollment.
• Salary range: $2,800 to $3,500. The salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment.
• Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please indicate the high school level course(s) the candidate is applying to teach:
  Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, and Advanced Physics, Robotics, AI, Computer Science, or VR.
• Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference must come from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of each person providing a reference.
• Taxes will be withheld from the salary, and payment will be made on August 7th.
• No fringe benefits will be provided.
• Attention foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa:
  This position is short‑term, and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work authorization visa.
• Before finalizing employment, this position requires successful completion of a background check, which may include— but is not limited to— verification of education, employment history, and a criminal and sex offender record check. The employee must also submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office as outlined in the terms.

Posting Number NT00126

Benefits Eligible? No

Section Student Success

Number of Positions Available: 8-10 (Contingent upon final funding level)

Anticipated Start Date or Semester:
June 9 (Faculty Orientation #1);
June 17 (ALL Faculty Orientation), June 29 (first day of teaching)

Posting Date 02/18/2026

End of Temporary or Limited Position 08/05/2026

Open Until Filled No

• Positions are contingent upon the level of federal funding and student enrollment.
• Salary range: $2,800 to $3,500. The salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment.
• Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please indicate the high school level course(s) the candidate is applying to teach:
  Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, and Advanced Physics, Robotics, AI, Computer Science, or VR.
• Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference must come from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of each person providing a reference.
• Taxes will be withheld from the salary, and payment will be made on August 7th.
• No fringe benefits will be provided.
• Attention foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa:
  This position is short‑term, and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work authorization visa.
• Before finalizing employment, this position requires successful completion of a background check, which may include— but is not limited to— verification of education, employment history, and a criminal and sex offender record check. The employee must also submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office as outlined in the terms.

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Position Information

Position Title Science Instructor

Department Name Upward Bound

Academic or Calendar Year

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Mandatory meetings/dates:

• June 9: UB Faculty Orientation #1 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm).
• June 29 through August 5:
  Teaching contract, as assigned.
• TBD :
  Science instructors’ tutoring session with students in residence hall / Study Hall.

Information about CLASS

SCHEDULE:

• Classes meet for one hour Monday through Thursday. Instructors are also expected to tutor students at least once during the summer outside of class hours, including one evening session in the residence hall.
• The master schedule will be developed in late May, specifics will be communicated to individuals who are hired.
• First period begins at 8:15am; last period begins at 2:00pm.
• No classes will be held on Monday, July 6 (in observance of Independence Day).