Critical Reading Instructor to the Arthur O Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program
Critical Reading Instructor to the Arthur O Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program
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Now Hiring! Critical Reading Instructor to the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program
Office: Canisius Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE)
Reports To: Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Compensation:
Salary: $1850 for the 4week program period
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides a broad range of services to New York State residents who because of educational and economic circumstances would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary educational institution. Students receive academic and financial support. The four 4 week HEOP Scholars Academy is an essential component of the program as it is designed to build on the assets and strengths of incoming firstyear undergraduates.
Position Overview:
This position will be 4.5 hours per week from July 7 2025 until August 1 2025. This position provides engaging creative and interactive instruction and coursework to HEOP prefreshman students who have received a New York State high school diploma or GED. The instructor will prepare students for collegelevel reading.
English Composition Course:
- Understanding and interpreting academic texts.
- Analyzing themes arguments and literary devices in various readings.
- Combining information from multiple sources to form new insights.
- Introduction to incorporating research into writing and proper citation techniques.
- Understanding and applying grammar rules to create clear coherent sentences
- Expanding vocabulary and using words effectively in context.
- Develop scholarly writing skills.
Compensation:
Salary: $1850 for the 4week program period
Job Description:
- Available to teach an English course 3 days a week Monday Wednesday and Friday.
- Attending weekly staff meetings with the HEOP team and other professors from the program.
- Attending orientation with HEOP staff members.
- Provide weekly grade and behavioral reports during staff meetings.
- Provide a final exam and grades for the students through the summer program.
- Provide a syllabus of what will be taught during the summer program.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with students from underserved communities economically and academically
- Bachelors or masters degree in education English or a related field
- Experience in teaching content area within a high school or college setting
- The ability to implement interactive lesson plans and skills in classroom management
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
About Canisius University:
Canisius University serves approximately 2500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence leadership faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit the following with their online application:
- Cover letter outlining relevant experience
- Curriculum vitae
- Three professional letters of reference along with their contact information
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at.
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