What are the responsibilities and job description for the UB Instructor position at State Fair Community College?
Program Description
The SFCC Upward Bound program is a partnership between the Sedalia #200 School District, Camdenton R-III School District, Eldon School District and State Fair Community College. Upward Bound is a federally funded college academic enrichment opportunity targeting first-generation high school students. The program motivates participants to develop the skills necessary to complete high school and successfully pursue a four-year college degree.
Throughout the academic year, participants receive individual peer-led tutoring, academic performance stipends, college campus visits, fine arts enrichment activities, cultural field trips, a financial aid seminar, leadership training, and ACT preparation instruction.
During the summer, participants take part in a college immersion experience. While living in the SFCC residence hall, students have the opportunity to attend classes in Math, Literature and Composition, Foreign Language and Culture, Laboratory Science, Computer Technology, Weight Training, Aerobics, Study Skills, Studio Art, and Theatre. After completing the summer component, participants may receive 1 elective credit and/or a ½ P.E. credit, and the opportunity to enjoy an out-of-state cultural reward trip.
Academic performance and college readiness are key aspects of the SFCC Upward Bound program. The program has visited over 30 colleges, allowing students the opportunity to attain an on-the-ground experience at major colleges throughout the Midwest. SFCC Upward Bound graduates are currently attending colleges across the country.
Upward Bound provides service to 110 students attending Smith-Cotton High School, Camdenton High School, and Eldon High School. There is no cost to the participant or to the family. To qualify, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: be a first-generation college student (cannot reside with a natural/adoptive parent who has a bachelor’s degree)-or- be at-risk for academic failure -or- must meet a federally regulated income guideline set annually by the federal government. Upward Bound recruits new participants each year.
Job Responsibilities
The primary objective of the Summer Academy faculty position is to conduct a course that is consistent with state course goals and objectives. Modes of instruction should reflect the unique needs of students in attendance. Each faculty member will make reasonable demands of students regarding daily assignments and final course requirements as appropriate to course content and program.
General Job Description
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Core Curriculum Instructor
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Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Composition/Literature & Foreign Language & Culture
- Work five weeks during the Summer Academic Academy, teaching four classes in mathematics, laboratory science, composition/literature or foreign language & culture. Classes meet one hour and twenty-five minutes, Monday – Thursday.
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Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Composition/Literature & Foreign Language & Culture
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Elective Curriculum Instructor
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Art/Theatre
- Work five weeks during the Summer Academic Academy, teaching two classes in Art or Theatre. Classes meet two hours consecutively on Friday.
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Fitness
- Work five weeks during the Summer Academic Academy, teaching two classes in fitness. Classes meet one hour and twenty minutes, Monday – Thursday.
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Art/Theatre
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Upward Bound Summer Instructors will need to:
- Develop and implement curriculum for each course or project
- Develop a student project to be presented at the Art and Theatre Presentation the final week. (Art/Theatre Only)
- Provide each student with a comprehensive course syllabus
- Administer and interpret “Pre-” and “Post-” Assessments at the beginning and end of the Summer Academic Academy and report scores to UB
- Maintain and report daily attendance and tardiness
- Make sure all absent/tardy participants receive and complete make-up work
- Plan small group and individualized instruction for all participants
- Coordinate with the residential staff to address any supplemental instruction or tutoring needs required for student success
- Monitor daily progress, utilize gradebook to record student progress, and submit final percentages & letter grades
- Grades are due by noon the Wednesday following the end of the academy to the program Academic Coordinator.
- Prepare for a Parent Open House the last Thursday of academy. Open House will occur during regular class hours.
- Prepare and present motivational awards during the Awards Banquet
- Integrate subject matter with other areas of summer academics
- Attend a weekly faculty meeting, Mondays, 12:00 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.
- Participate (as available) in cultural field trips
- Other duties as assigned that may promote the success of the participants attending the Upward Bound Summer Academic Academy
Dates
Welcome to Summer Faculty Meeting: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Summer Academy: Monday, June 9 – Friday, July 11
Awards Banquet: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years teaching/coaching experience in a specific discipline, preferably at the secondary or postsecondary level
- Teaching certificate or qualifications to be certified (core subject areas)
- Demonstrated ability to relate well to teenagers
- Preferably from a background similar to target population
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary for six-week commitment, including Welcome to Summer Faculty Meeting and Awards Banquet. Employees of State Fair Community College contribute to PSRS/PEERS.
Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, and transcripts. Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY25
(July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025)
Coverage is effective the first day of the month after beginning employment. For example, if you start on Feb. 1, your benefits will start March 1. All insurance premiums are monthly payments.
Medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee.
Cost per month to cover spouse, children, or family:
Base/Flex Buy-Up/PPO HSA
Employee $ 0.00 $ 118.00 $ 0.00*
Employee & Spouse 826.00 1081.00 727.00*
Employee & Child(ren) 619.00 845.00 549.00*
Family 1,445.00 1,676.00 1,176.00*
Employee & Spouse 826.00 1081.00 727.00*
Employee & Child(ren) 619.00 845.00 549.00*
Family 1,445.00 1,676.00 1,176.00*
Base medical insurance is paid 100% for employee.
- SFCC will contribute $113.00 monthly into your HSA plan if you elect the H.S.A. plan
Single dental insurance Option 1 is paid 100% for the employee. Additional charge of $3.73 per month for Option 2 election.
Cost per month to cover family: $54.24 for Plan 1 or $64.48 for Plan 2 coverage.
Cost per month to cover family: $54.24 for Plan 1 or $64.48 for Plan 2 coverage.
1. Life insurance is paid for the employee. It is equivalent to your annual salary rounded up to the next even thousand dollars, i.e., $24,432 will be rounded up to $25,000.
2. Additional life insurance is available to purchase for employee, spouse, and eligible children. Rate quotes are specific to age.
3. The cost for the basic additional life insurance plan is $1.58 per month for $10,000 spouse coverage and $2,500 dependent child coverage. This is a total monthly cost, regardless of the number of eligible dependents covered.
2. Additional life insurance is available to purchase for employee, spouse, and eligible children. Rate quotes are specific to age.
3. The cost for the basic additional life insurance plan is $1.58 per month for $10,000 spouse coverage and $2,500 dependent child coverage. This is a total monthly cost, regardless of the number of eligible dependents covered.
The retirement rate for the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) is 14.50% of gross and is matched 100% by the college. The college match goes in to a pool from which all retirees are paid. The only FICA withheld is Medicare. No Social Security is withheld.
The retirement rate for the Public Education Employee Retirement System (PEERS) is 6.86% of gross plus the monthly cost for employer provided medical and dental insurance coverage and is matched 100% by the college. The college match goes in to a pool from which all retirees are paid. Both Medicare and Social Security (FICA) are withheld.
Vision insurance coverage is paid by the employee. Current plan year runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Cost per month is:
Employee $ 11.75
Employee & Spouse 19.81
Employee & Children 20.21
Full Family 31.97
Cost per month is:
Employee $ 11.75
Employee & Spouse 19.81
Employee & Children 20.21
Full Family 31.97
AFLAC insurance is available and is paid by the employee through payroll deduction.
Medical, dental and vision insurance premiums can be deducted before taxes.
Vacation is accrued at the rate of:
- 4 hours per pay period from hire date through 5 years
- 5 hours per pay period from 6 years through 15 years
- 6 hours per pay period for 16 years or more
- Cap is 160.00 hours
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of:
Payroll is processed semi-monthly with a total of 24 pays per year. Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears. All full-time exempt employment offers are pending the SFCC Board of Trustees approval. The board of trustees generally meet once a month typically on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm.- 5 hours per pay period regardless of years of service
- Cap is 1040 hours
There is no waiting period for holiday, vacation, and sick time, however; the
employee must have supervisor approval prior to using sick or vacation accruals.
SFCC in partnership with Central Methodist University, offer counseling sessions on the SFCC campus at no cost. Contact HR for additional information regarding this benefit.
SFCC Tuition Waiver Scholarship: Regular full-time employees, spouse, and their qualified dependents receive a 100 percent scholarship tuition waiver (excluding books, fees, supplies) for all SFCC classes. The appropriate electronic tuition waiver scholarship application must be completed prior to each semester classes are attended.
Central Methodist University Tuition Waiver Scholarship: CMU offers a tuition waiver scholarship for undergraduate and graduate tuition charges for FT employees each term for online and on-ground courses held on the SFCC campus.
Spouse and dependent of FT SFCC employee may have undergraduate tuition charges (but not books, fees, or supplies) waived each term while attending CMU at SFCC.
Any spouse (but not dependent) of a FT SFCC employee shall have 50 percent of the graduate tuition charges (not books, fees, or supplies) waived each term while attending CMU at SFCC or online.
Central Methodist University Tuition Waiver Scholarship: CMU offers a tuition waiver scholarship for undergraduate and graduate tuition charges for FT employees each term for online and on-ground courses held on the SFCC campus.
Spouse and dependent of FT SFCC employee may have undergraduate tuition charges (but not books, fees, or supplies) waived each term while attending CMU at SFCC.
Any spouse (but not dependent) of a FT SFCC employee shall have 50 percent of the graduate tuition charges (not books, fees, or supplies) waived each term while attending CMU at SFCC or online.
Employees and dependents/guests receive free admission to the majority of State Fair Community College’s theatrical events, musical shows, and sporting events by presenting their State Fair Community College photo ID.
Identity Theft covers credit reporting, personal credit scores, credit monitoring and identity restoration for employee coverage. Identity Theft is $4.98 per pay period for individual and $9.48 to add dependents under 18 years of age.
Employees may purchase LegalShield, which allows the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter without worrying about the high costs associated with legal counsel. LegalShield can be purchased for $7.48 per pay period for individual and $7.88 to add dependents.
Employees may purchase LegalShield, which allows the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter without worrying about the high costs associated with legal counsel. LegalShield can be purchased for $7.48 per pay period for individual and $7.88 to add dependents.
Community Gardens at SFCC are available to SFCC employees at no charge. The garden plots are 20ft x 30ft, they are plowed and disked for you and water is provided free of charge. The gardens are typically available from March thru October.
Salary : $5 - $7
