The UNM-Valencia Campus Upward Bound Program is taking applications for Teacher, Pre-College Programs (two positions). This is a grant-funded on-call position with current funding available through 08/31/2024. This position oversees certain day-to-day aspects of the Upward Bound Program including but not limited to tutoring, leading workshops, teaching, and executing college preparation/academic lessons for high school students.
This person will assist with tutoring and instructing during the academic year and summer session. In the academic year host tutoring twice a week for approximately two hours. Once a month teach and tutor during Saturday Sessions workshops. In the summer session provide support either in math, science, language art, or in any other discipline at any of the three-target area high school (Valencia, Belen, Los Lunas High Schools) including the UNM-Valencia Campus. Practice various pedological practices to enhance student academic progress as well as gain the skills necessary to transition from high school to higher education. Support and engage students in college preparatory topics. Document student progress, attendance, and any other type of student tracking task.
Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,400 students per semester. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.
***This position has an End Date of 08/31/2024***
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Elementary or secondary level teaching certification may be a requirement for specified positions in this classification.
Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Experience working with at-risk and first-generation college students
- Curriculum planning and implementation of a program including community outreach
- Ability to tutor in Math including Algebra and Geometry
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three supervisory referencesPositions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.