Job Title: Lead Instructor - Biology (STEP)
PVN ID: BM-1708-002015
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C.

Job Description

General Description

The purpose of the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged high school students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health related fields and the licensed professions. STEP provides academic enrichment in science and mathematics content areas. 

 

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Research and Program Coordinator and Director, this position is responsible for developing and implementing a STEM course designed to assist students in acquiring the skills and aptitudes necessary to pursue postsecondary education leading to careers in scientific, technical, or health - related fields or the licensed professions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and deliver a project based syllabus high school students.
  • Ensure that lessons emphasize research methods and protocols, as well as promote STEM related fields and professions.
  • Maintain accurate and complete attendance records.
  • Teach students to work collaboratively to solve problems and to think logically and creatively.
  • Record and assess student’s progress and provide feedback.
  • Maintain a strong, regular personal attendance record.

Other Duties

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Minimum of 60 college credits; 30 in discipline applicant seeks to instruct. Must provide transcript. (Minimum 3.5 GPA for applicants pursuing a degree.)
  • Research experience required. Laboratory experience for hard science applicants.
  • Must hold a Certificate of Fitness (C-14) or be willing to obtain one prior to program start date (October 2017).

Preferred:

  • Evidence of planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Experience teaching or working with middle and/or high school students. Experience teaching or working with youth from underserved communities is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, positive attitude, detail oriented, and self-motivating.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Office of Research - Science and Technol
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$35.00
Hour(s) a week
0.00-3.00
Closing Date
Oct 16, 2017 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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