Department Graham Non-Credit Instructors About the Department The Graham School offers continuing Liberal Arts programming to adult learners. Job Summary This position uses best practices, knowledge and experience to provide support to students and/or teachers. Guides teachers in individual instruction, assessment practices, consultation, or other academic services. Provides or prepares lesson plans, course outlines, assignments, or training in the design and development of assessment instruments. Responsibilities Teaches sixteen (16) 1.5-hour course sections during the academic year, with a priority towards Basic Program Core and Alumni sequences as assigned by the Basic Program Chair. Course sections may be onsite or online, during regular program class hours. Attends monthly Basic Program Instructor staff meetings, and participates in professional development activities such as online training, pedagogy workshops, and staff retreats. Mentors new instructors and participates in professional development activities such as classroom observations. Represents the Graham School at public events, including new student orientation, Symposiums, and others. Performs initial and ongoing evaluation of students' academic abilities and/or teacher-designed assessments. Monitors and documents progress and participation. Provides extra support for students and/or teachers, which may include tutorials, academic counseling, guidance services, individual consultation, and additional resources. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. --- Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. --- Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Advanced degree. Experience: Background teaching in the Graham School Basic Program Working Conditions This is a part-time position of approximately 6 hours per week. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Academic Affairs Role Impact Individual Contributor FLSA Status Exempt Pay Frequency Monthly Scheduled Weekly Hours 6 Benefits Eligible No Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. To learn more about the university click here http://www.uchicago.edu/