Temporary National Education Equity Course Fellow

Wesleyan and the National Education Equity Lab are partnering to offer Wesleyan University courses to Title 1 or Title 1 eligible high schools across the country. As a Wesleyan and National Education Equity Course Fellow, you will engage students in synchronous discussions, evaluate student work, drive student success, and be part of a national community working to advance education equity.

The following courses will be offered in the Fall 2025 semester. Please note the position is for one semester, though you may repeat in multiple semesters: Live Like a Philosopher and Introduction to Programming

Responsibilities include:

• Host weekly 45-minute synchronous discussion sessions via Zoom to enhance students’ engagement with course content, to expose them to college-level seminar-style discussions, and to help improve their analytical and digital software skills.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student work.
• Participate in weekly course team check-ins to share learnings, successes, and challenges.
• Answer course content questions, as needed.
• Contribute to the production of additional resources in support of student learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a remote position. All positions may require on campus meetings.

Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, NJ, or NY.

Minimum Qualifications:

Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
Excellent engagement, team building, and communications skills.
Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances.
Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field.
Commitment to provide consistent support to students.
Interest in distance learning challenges and opportunities.

Additional Applicant Instructions:

Position is opened until filled. Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume.

Pay Range: $18.50/hr.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.