The ESS Engineering Summer Academy is seeking to fillpositions for its 2024 summer camps (June & July) at the UNM School ofEngineering. In this program, highschool students are invited to campus to participate in STEM activities and educationalexperiences in engineering and computer science fields. Each week is themedwith a different STEM topic and includes field trips and a variety of hands-onactivities. We are seeking to hire a separateinstructor for the following topics: Sensors, CAD, Arduinos, Robotics.

The Academic Assistant will serve to provide support as ateam member with the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Summer Program Coordinator in facilitating an instructional component of the program;
• Plan and develop: teaching aids, presentations and hands-on activities;
• Assist in ensuring proper student conduct in the classroom and during all activities;
• Provide guidance and assistance with activities, projects, and other assigned duties;
• Prepare and maintain all materials for instruction;
• Serve as a mentor for students;
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Equivalencies not found for this position

• Current engineering or computer science major.
• Knowledge of college-level academic environments and procedures.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Experience in laboratory setting(s) at a university.
• Prior instruction and/or assistance with summer research experiences in STEM fields.
• Pass mandatory background check.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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