Assoc. Professor - Biology jobs in Scranton, PA

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Biology 1 & 2 high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program, which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the Program, by means of teaching core content to a small group of high school level students in each class period. A Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, and/or a related field is required.

Please note that this is only a part-time/temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 17th through July 25th and classes are held throughout the week, Monday - Thursday (8:00 A.M. - 12:00P.M.). You may or may not work the whole 4 hours, depending on the class size and student need; minimum of two (2), 50 minute class period, Monday - Thursday. Hired teacher will be informed ahead of time.

Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.