English: Literature

Additional Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

NT00092

Benefits Eligible?

No

Section

Student Success

Number of Positions Available

6-8 (Contingent upon final funding level)

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

June 5 (Orientation for NEW to UB applicants), June 17 (ALL Faculty Orientation); June 24 (first day of teaching)

Posting Date

04/14/2024

End of Temporary or Limited Position

08/02/2024

Priority given to applicants who apply by

04/30/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

1). Positions are contingent upon the level of federal funding and student enrollment.
2). Salary range: $2,200 to $3,200. The salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment.
3). Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter.
4). In the cover letter, please indicate the level of teaching you are applying for: Language Arts/MLL, Introductory, Intermediate, First-Year College Preparation, or Senior Writing Seminar.
5). Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference should be from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of the person providing the reference. 6). Taxes will be withheld, and payment will be made on August 25th.
7). No fringe benefits will be provided.
8). 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.
9). Special Considerations/Information:
Before employment can be finalized, the prospective employee must be cleared through the National Criminal Background Check and the employee must submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office according to the terms outlined.

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Min Salary

n/a

Max Salary

n/a

FLSA

Exempt

AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

English: Literature & Composition Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Program

Department Name

Upward Bound

Academic or Calendar Year

Temporary

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Mandatory meetings/dates:

Wednesday, June 5: NEW to UB Faculty Orientation (5:00pm – 7:00pm) Monday, June 17: ALL Faculty/Staff Orientation (5:00pm – 8:00pm) Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, July 31: Teaching contract, as assigned TBD: English instructors’ evening tutoring session with students in residence hall (6:15pm – 8:00pm)

Information about CLASS SCHEDULE :

Classes meet for one hour each weekday. 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 July 4 and July 5.

Position Overview

The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12-grade college-bound high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college-going, and college graduation rates of program participants.

The Upward Bound Summer Program is hiring part-time, temporary high school level English Literature & Composition Instructors. Qualified candidates must be able to teach Introduction to specific high school level courses in 1 or more of the following: Language Arts/MLL, Introductory, Intermediate, First Year College Preparation, Senior Writing Seminar.

For more information, visit the Upward Bound website .

Introduction to the Summer:
During the summer program, we focus on building a community that has high expectations for academic achievement, personal development, behavior, and student accountability. The students will be living in a residence hall and supervised by a team of tutor counselors and program advisors. They will be taking high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, SAT prep, STEM, dance, and foreign language. In addition to these courses, the students will have the opportunity to participate in recreational, social, cultural activities, and field trips.

The Upward Bound Program seeks individuals who can commit to expected timeframes and support our philosophy, mission, and Code of Conduct (document to be provided if offered an interview).

Overview of Literature & Composition Courses:
The ELA instruction is intended to provide engaging, creative, and interactive instruction to program participants. Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, student centered learning and multicultural perspectives using classic and/or contemporary texts (novels, plays) to provide a theme-based foundation for literary analysis, critical reading, discussion, writing conventions, specific writing assignments, and oral presentations.
For Language Arts/MLL Level: Individualized interventions and small group activities will facilitate multi-language learners in gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.

Essential Duties

Develop a responsive course curriculum and objectives that meet DOE requirements for the upcoming academic year. Prepare a challenging course syllabus according to program guidelines. Use instructional approaches that respect the diversity of learners and employ innovative methods to engage students in mastering the course objectives. Assess each student’s competency level with respect to the course material and identify strategies and support services to help them improve. Submit bi-weekly progress reports and a final evaluation report on each student, meeting established deadlines. Create a supportive learning environment that encourages appropriate behavior according to the standards set forth in the Upward Bound Code of Conduct. Foster positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Meet weekly with the assigned class Tutor Counselor to discuss student progress, review tutoring logs, and provide guidance and support. Confer regularly with the Upward Bound advisors and meet with each at least once during the summer. Discuss organizational and campus issues with the Director in a timely manner. Collaborate with other instructors to enhance teaching and student success.

Occasional Duties

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong commitment to teaching students from diverse, low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Excellent classroom management, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Teaching philosophy: with the right environment and curriculum, all students can succeed.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Experience:

At least two years’ formal classroom teaching experience with groups of low-income, first generation high school students. At least two years’ experience developing course curriculum and objectives which are aligned to state standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Teachers with RI secondary school/English teaching certification

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Instruction and tutoring occurs in classrooms, residence hall, and other college facilities. However, participation in cultural and social activities with students is expected.

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