PREP Physics Instructor - Summer 2025

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 12800
Full/Part Time: Part Time

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Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 03/17/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: $33.75/hour.

Hours: up to 30 hours per week, temporary position, non-exempt.

Required Application Materials:

Required:

• Resume
• Copy of Teaching Certificate
Cover letter

Essential Functions

Job Summary

PREP Physics Instructors are responsible for working with a Program Assistant Mentor (PA) to deliver in-person instruction of the Year 2 Physics and Integrated Algebra STEM course. Instructors are also expected to attend necessary professional development, maintain grading, and provide students with feedback based on formative and summative assessments.

This is a temporary position dependent on availability of funds and departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

• Be available to work a full seven-hour workday, Monday through Thursday.
• Attend all required professional development days prior to program start date. Trainings will begin on designated Saturdays in May.
• Report to class and other assigned duties on time.
• Deliver student-centered PEER Physics curriculum. Instruction will be delivered in person Monday-Thursday at your assigned campus. Instructional materials and evaluation tools will be provided for each course.
• Be available at least one hour per day for one-on-one tutoring.
• Organize and/or develop special project days for students in conjunction with your program assistant (PA), if applicable.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Provide both the students and their PA with clear and concise grading procedures and a description of the value of program components.
• Administer all quizzes and exams provided by instructional team.
• Grade all homework, quizzes, exams, midterms, and finals.
• Give proper notice (at least 1 week in advance) to your PA when you need supplies in preparation for your class.
• Compile grades and submit final grades to the PREP Lead Instructor as required.
• Consult with the appropriate PA on the status of your students on a weekly basis.
• Inform PA of your standards and expectations.
• Follow the same rules and guidelines set for the students and PA (for example: following etiquette, wearing appropriate clothing, etc.)
• Serve as a positive role model and facilitate the participants' personal growth and academic motivation/ achievement.
• Be receptive to other responsibilities, as requested by PREP Lead Instructor and assist with general program needs, as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate in any of the following: Physics 8-12, Science 8-12, Mathematics 8-12, Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12.
• Experience in teaching K-12 students.
• Experience implementing and delivering instructional materials and evaluation tools.
• Experience teaching STEM related courses.
• Knowledge of Blackboard or a similar LMS.
• Proficiency in inquiry-based learning pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a sponsor of STEM competition team or club.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to assigned campus Monday-Thursday to deliver in-person instruction.
• Classroom environment
• Ability to actively monitor students while working on activities and provide instant feedback or probing questions.
• Works with sensitive information and maintains confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to setup the classroom and materials for delivery of instruction based on daily activities.
• Distribute activity materials to student groups.
• Exerts up to 5 lbs. of force occasional.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.