Upward Bound Summer Instructor - Johnson; Part Time Temporary, Summer

Job Title:

Upward Bound Summer Instructor - Johnson (Part Time Temporary, Summer 2026)

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA Regular/Temporary:
Temporary Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The UNG Upward Bound Programs are a year-long college preparatory program for first generation and/or low-income high school students attending Gilmer High School in Ellijay, GA and Johnson High School in Gainesville, GA. UNG UB is committed to ensuring student success in the global community and workforce by providing young scholars with the knowledge, skills, and disposition needed to gain admission to a postsecondary institution and earn a college degree.

The Summer Residential Component is an intensive three-week academic enrichment program that meets Sunday evening through Friday. Summer participants will live in a residence hall on UNG's Dahlonega campus and will be under 24-hour adult supervision by the Upward Bound Administration and Summer Residential Advisors. Academic classes are held Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm and/or 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

Classes will consist of math, English, science, social studies, foreign language, and/or elective courses. The UB program also offers college and career readiness workshops and cultural enrichment field trips.

Summer instructors are responsible for assisting in the development of curriculum, needs assessment, and pre/post-tests. They must develop and maintain lesson plans and evaluations, provide classroom instruction in assigned academic courses, assess student needs and provide tutorials as needed. The tentative dates for instruction are June 15th - July 3rd, 2025.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

• Develops, implements, and lead effective curriculum/units, lessons and classroom activities; evaluate the objective, materials and format of the classes and effect necessary change.
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning; observe and evaluate student's performance and development; assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Demonstrate a commitment, through mentoring, to assist first generation and economically disadvantaged students develop motivational skills necessary for success in college.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student contact and maintain confidentiality; assist in event set-up and clean up throughout UB Summer Residential Component.
• Organizes class systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning; supports systems/procedures of classroom teachers.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by Upward policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and carry out any other duties as assigned by the staff.

• Effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

• B.A. degree in an academic discipline.
• Experience and/or knowledge of working with low income/first generation college students.
• Teacher certification preferred in the following areas:
  Science (Through Physics), Math (Through Calculus), English, Foreign Language (Spanish, German & French).

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

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