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Monthly Pooled - Upward Bound Summer Program Comp/Lit Instructor

Position Number: 6998867
Location: Laramie, WY
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Secondary Education

Monthly Pooled - Upward Bound Summer Program Comp/Lit Instructor

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JOB TITLE:

Upward Bound Summer Program Comp/Lit Instructor

JOB PURPOSE:

Design and deliver an age-appropriate, subject-specific, four-week curriculum taught to multiple grade levels that encompasses a range of participant ages and learning styles. Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026
This is a temporary position May 26th-July 3rd. The total pay of $2000 is to be split as follows: May - $308, June - $1,538, July - $154

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work cooperatively with the Research Mentor to guide participants to successfully complete a research paper.
- Facilitate participants' completion of a research paper, including an abstract, thesis statement, hypothesis, research details and results, and bibliography.
- Assist participants to improve their comprehension of professional research articles and books assigned by the Research Mentor.
- Must be available to teach Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30am-10:30am for the duration of the summer program and attend study hall at least twice per week Monday, Wednesday or Thursday 3:30pm-5pm.
- Attend all weekly academic meetings, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Junior standing at the undergraduate level in English or related field; 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu
Please upload an example lesson plan you would use in your course to guide a lesson on basic grammar and paper structure using APA style geared toward high school students aged 9th-12th grade. You can also email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6998867&targetURL=

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 260508
Apply Before: 09/13/2026, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Part Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range:
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 15
Travel:

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