Project Description:
The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded grant designed to prepare
eligible high school students for success in college. During the six-week Summer
Institute, participants live on-campus and are enrolled in integrated academic
enrichment classes. Students experience various activities during the summer
including, but not limited to, field trips, workshops, social and cultural
activities. Dates of employment for all positions are from June 9, 2010 through
July 23, 2010. Faculty will meet several times in April and May to begin
planning. Background checks are
required for all successful applicants.
Positions Available:
TEAM LEADERS (4)
Team leaders serve
as counselors/mentors for high school aged students for the summer residential
component of the Summer Institute. Team leaders need to be positive role models;
willing to work in a team environment; experienced with group and individual
activities; have an understanding of students from diverse backgrounds. There
will be required overnight travel.
Minimum
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have completed two years of college, or was a
student in an Upward Bound summer program and have completed one year of
college. Prefer candidates with experience in with Upward Bound, residence life,
or other youth related programs. Team Leaders are required to live on campus.
Salary: $1,500.00 plus room and board.
NIGHT FLOOR SUPERVISOR
The Night Floor
Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring the residence hall floor between
11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Minimum
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have completed a minimum of one year of college.
Prefer candidates with experience with residence life or other youth
related programs. Salary: $8.00 – 10.00 depending on experience.
INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS:
The summer faculty work
within the framework of team teaching and integrated curriculum.
The core curriculum consists of science, math and language arts. The
faculty will develop and implement an integrated curriculum based on the summer
theme (National Parks). Elective
courses include a Cultural Arts component that includes a foreign language and
performing and visual arts, and technology.
Minimum
Qualifications
for all teaching positions includes a Bachelor Degree, teaching certification
and teaching experience. Collegiate teaching experience may substitute for
teaching certification. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching
philosophy is compatible with thematic based integrated curriculum taught by a
team of core instructors. Salary range is commensurate with teaching load. The
following positions are available:
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CHINESE
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Review of applications will
begin on February 24, 2010 and
remain open until all positions are filled.
All applicants are required
to submit a 1) Montana State University Billings application, 2) a
letter of interest, 3) resume, the 4) names and phone numbers of
three (3) professional references 5) the Authorization for Background
Check form to:
MSU
Billings, MT
59101-0298
Phone 406-657-2278; FAX
406-657-2120
email:
employment@msubillings.edu
Montana State
University Billings is an ADA/AA/EEO employer. Qualified women, persons from
minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran’s
status are encouraged to apply. Contact the Human Resources Office,
MSU-Billings, for more information regarding preference or accommodation
(406-657-2278/TTY).