APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded grant that provides support for first-generation to college and low- income students in preparation for success in postsecondary education. The Upward Bound Summer Instructor will provide instruction in a science course (e.g. physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, oceanography, ecology, computer science, anatomy) with an emphasis on hands on learning. The instructor is responsible for preparing a syllabi and curriculum that will introduce students to foundational concepts in the subject of instruction. In addition, UB instructors will develop assessment tools that measure student’s growth over the course of instruction. Instruction will occur in-person at Azusa Pacific. This is a temporary summer position that pays $25 an hour. Instructors will be required to attend an APU new employee onboarding and complete two hours of esteem training. Instruction will consist of 60-minute sessions. Instructor will be expected to complete curriculum and syllabi within 24 hours of curriculum development time over a course of two weeks and 18 hours of class preparation. Instructor must commit to six weeks of instruction from **** June 2025 -July 2025. Hours allocated for this position including training, curriculum development, preparatory time, and staff meetings totals 72 hours.

Availability
APU new employee onboarding: TBD
Instructor Training Date: TBD

All instruction occurs between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. No instruction occurs on Fridays.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• Preferred: California Teaching Credential, Master’s degree in subject of instruction or Education.

Required Experience

• Experience providing instruction in classroom setting.
• Preferred: Working with high school students in an educational capacity.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of California Content Standards in subject of instruction.
• Preferred: Life experience with barriers similar to those from TRIO target populations, including but not limited to being a member of an underrepresented group in higher education, being a first-generation student, being from a low-income family, or having a disability.
• Preferred: Developing and implementing distance learning curriculum and instruction.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum in subject area of instruction.
• Designs, develops, and deliver in-person and distance learning curriculum.
• Develop supplies list within budgetary framework provided by project director.
• Determine student mastery of material and assign final course grade from evaluation of tests, quizzes, homework, and other assignments and activities related to course material.
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings.
• Attend end of summer evaluation with Upward Bound staff.
• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.
• Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on program needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

• Knowledge of effective instructional methods and practices.
• Ability to develop assessments and monitor student progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage details and follow through.
• Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.
• The Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Mental Demands

• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Physical Demands

• Requires repetitive motion and sitting at computer keyboard.
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone, and in classroom settings
• Ability to pull, push, bend, grasp, reach and lift up to 20 lbs.

Visual Demands

• Computer monitor and reading.

Environment

• Pleasant office setting, a comfortable temperature.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Compensation

• Grade 9: $23.58 to $27.12 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.