Temporary Instructor OU Upward Bound English Literature

Required Education:Bachelors Degree AND:

• 12 months teaching experience
• Experience working with teens 13-18 years old and young college students

Skills:

• Ability to speak read and write in clear concise English
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students faculty and staff
• Ability to use classroom technology available
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader/Acrobat
• Ability to access email and receive group texts for staff communications

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate with students and engage in repetitive motions.

Department Preferences:

• Masters degree in specialty area
• Professional experience in specialty area
• Certified High School teacher in specialty area
• Experience teaching diverse and underprivileged youth

Supervision:

• As lead teacher you will be supervising (1) university student instructor assistant.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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OU Upward Bound Summer Temporary Instructor

Subject: English Composition and Literature

Schedule and Compensation: (if a previous summer instructor - please note changes to this position have occurred and read below)

This is a part-time temporary position that runs from May 15 to July 10 2026.

Daily classes run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Classes are (3) days a week - Monday through Wednesday

Each class has the instruction time of exactly 1 hour. Up to 6 additional hours are provided per week for planning grading and training.

Instructors are compensated by the OU bi-weekly pay schedule upon the receipt of time sheets by their due date online.

Duties:

• Serve as lead instructor in identified specialty areas(s).
• Develop curriculum materials in specialty area(s).
• Develop and implement a course if instruction in specialty area(s) for Upward Bound Students.
• Participate in in-service training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in review sessions as scheduled.
• Respect OU staff members during all aspects of the position.
• Protect and maintain OU classroom spaces and labs according to professional standards.
• Evaluate and prepare report of ongoing student(s) progress.
• Prepare develop and implement a pre-test interim test and post-test to assist in student evaluation.
• Prepare a final written evaluation on each student (e.g. grade performance evaluation growth/change etc.)
• Adhere to established minors on campus safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury - and illness prevention for self and others.
• Maintain and complete required paperwork by the deadline required (this includes time sheets.)
• Submit all reports prior to end of program.

Special Request: If you are screened and selected to be interviewed for this position you will be contacted by Upward Bound staff directly. If you have additional questions about this position please contact the Upward Bound staff by email only. We are not available for in-office consultations or unsolicited interviews.