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Full Consideration Date:

04/30/2026

Job Description:

The Upward Bound TRIO program at the University of Northern Iowa is looking for Summer Program Instructors to join the staff for the 2026 Summer Program.

The Upward Bound 2026 Summer Program is a 6-week college prep residential program for eligible high school students (scholars) from the Waterloo Community School District. Participating scholars live in a dorm setting and take courses on the University of Northern Iowa campus (Monday-Friday). Scholars and staff also take part in extracurricular activities that include college visits, theater workshops, and more. The summer program will run from June 1st through July 10th.

Instructors to teach preparatory classes for high school students participating in the 2026 UNI Upward Bound Summer Program. Instructors are required to develop a syllabus for their class(es); instruct Upward Bound high school students while managing classroom; report any problems to the UNI Upward Bound Program Director; administer a pre- and post-test; complete progress reports and grading as instructed; attend all required orientation and faculty meetings; and complete all paperwork as requested in a timely manner.

Instructor Subject Areas: High School Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Earth-Space Science, Chemistry, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calc./Pre-Calculus, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Foreign Language and Financial Literacy.

Qualifications: Certified teacher or graduate student in the subject area. Must pass a background check.

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by April 30, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. A resume and cover letter are not required for this position but can be attached when applying. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

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The Upward Bound TRIO program at the University of Northern Iowa is looking for Summer Program Instructors to join the staff for the 2026 Summer Program. The Upward Bound 2026 Summer Program is a 6-week college prep residential program for eligible high school students (scholars) from the Waterloo Community School District. Participating scholars live in a dorm setting and take courses on the University of Northern Iowa campus (Monday-Friday). Scholars and staff also take part in extracurricular activities that include college visits, theater workshops, and more. The summer program will run from June 1st through July 10th. Instructors to teach preparatory classes for high school students participating in the 2026 UNI Upward Bound Summer Program. Instructors are required to develop a syllabus for their class(es); instruct Upward Bound high school students while managing classroom; report any problems to the UNI Upward Bound Program Director; administer a pre- and post-test; complete progress reports and grading as instructed; attend all required orientation and faculty meetings; and complete all paperwork as requested in a timely manner. Instructor Subject Areas: High School Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Earth-Space Science, Chemistry, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calc./ Pre-Calculus, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Foreign Language and Financial Literacy. Qualifications: Certified teacher or graduate student in the subject area. Must pass a background check.

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