Call for Writing Instructors: Du Bois Scholars Program

Writing Instructors Needed for Du Bois Scholars Program

Program
Hosted on the campus of Princeton University, the W. E. B. Du Bois Scholars Institute is a rigorous scholarship and leadership program for high-achieving middle and high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Visit our website for to view our programs.

Job Description
Instructors needed for a course in Academic Composition/Critical Reading (rising 10th-12th graders) and a course in Writing Effective Prose (rising 8th-9th graders).

As a member of the faculty, instructors assume primary responsibility for teaching a class of 15 to 20 students. Minimum two years of graduate study is required. We welcome Ph.D. candidates and Post-doctoral fellows to apply. Two years teaching experience desired. Experience working with junior high and high school students a plus.

Competitive salary depending upon prior experience and education level.. Submission of a comprehensive syllabus, lesson plans (including hands on activities, quizzes, test, papers etc.) and listing of required books or readings for students will be required upon hire. The selected instructor is encouraged to tailor their lesson plans and syllabus to suit course title, as well as personal and educational experience.

Instructors are also asked to do the following: Submit of a listing of required books and/or readings for students; prepare and profess course material to students with a mixture of a discussion/lecture based method and interactivity; initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions; maintain student grades and provide standard end-of-the-course evaluations for each student; advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues; attend faculty orientation and meetings.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff and Executive Director. Instructors must have own transportation to get to Princeton, NJ to teach class.

Schedule
Professorship is a five-week position from June 24, 2019 to July 25, 2019.

Teaching will occur two days a week on alternate days for Academic Composition/Critical Reading courses for 110 minutes each class. There will be no class on July 4th. A make-up class will occur on Friday July 5th.

Teaching will occur four days a week for Writing Effective Prose for 75 minutes each class. There will be no class on July 4th. A make-up class will occur on Friday July 5th.

How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and CV as soon as possible.

Materials will be reviewed until the position is filled. Cover letter and CV’s should be emailed to:

webbooneATaolDOTcom  (Change AT to @ and DOT to . )

Application process will entail submission of a cover letter, CV, two letters of recommendation and participation in an interview.

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