Summer Teaching Opportunity
The University of Washington Math Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub) Program seeks a Digital Media Elective Instructor to teach high school students as part of our Summer Academy 2023. UW STEMsub is an outreach program in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity that helps low-income and potential first-generation college students excel in high school, get accepted to college, and graduate with a STEM degree.
The ideal candidates are graduates or graduate students B.S. or B.A. in Digital Media, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts or a related field or equivalent experience with teaching experience and a commitment to outreach and diversity. All candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Candidates from underrepresented groups or from low-income/first generation backgrounds or with experience in working with these populations are encouraged to apply. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please complete the online application at https://form.jotform.com/241236899273972 . Be sure to select the position(s) you are applying for. For more information contact David Wolczyk at dwolczyk@uw.edu .
Digital Media Elective Instructor
Description:
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As part of the STEMsub Summer staff, prepare curriculum and instructional materials and teach an elective Digital Media class during the six-week summer program. The goal of the class is to provide students with a hands-on introduction to photography or videography using tools like cell phones or cameras that students already have. Each class will include fifteen to twenty rising 11th or 12th graders. STEMsub students are a diverse group of low income and/or potential first-generation college students with differing academic abilities and learning styles. The goal of the summer program, held on the UW campus, is to help prepare students for the demands of college and advance their academic and personal development.
Teaching commitment is 1 hour per day for 4 days per week. The six week summer program will be held on the UW Campus from July 1st to August 9th. Compensation is $1,800 to $2,000 for the class depending on background and experience.
