TRIO English Instructor (Summer 2025)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13368
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/05/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: $25/hour.

Hours: up to 19 hours per week, non-exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
• Teacher certificate is required.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Provide academic instruction to pre-college participants in the TRIO program. Instructors will plan lessons, provide instruction, and ensure participants are showing academic progress. The Summer Academy will operate from May 12 through June 26. Instructors will teach at UTSA Downtown campus Monday through Wednesday during morning hours. The remaining hours will be towards lesson planning and evaluating students.

This is a temporary position with an expected end date of 06/26/2025. This position may be extended based on availability of funds and departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

• Attends all required professional development days before the program start date.
• Reports to class and other assigned duties on time.
• Be available at least one hour per day for one-on-one tutoring.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Creates lesson plans for daily/weekly instruction.
• Provides the students with clear and concise grading procedures and a description of learning outcomes.
• Administers all quizzes and exams to participants.
• Grades all homework, quizzes, and exams.
• Compiles grades and submits final grades to the Project Director as required.
• Serves as a positive role model and facilitates the participants' personal growth and academic motivation/ achievement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching certificate.
• Experience in teaching K-12 students.
• Experience implementing and delivering instructional materials and evaluation tools.
• Proficiency in inquiry-based learning pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grades 9-12th.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent communication and organization skills.

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.
• Instructors are encouraged to apply to other TRIO summer instructor positions if knowledgeable in other subject areas.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
• Instructors are expected to work 59 total hours throughout the summer.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

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

The Summer Academy will operate from May 12 through June 26. Instructors will teach at UTSA Downtown campus Monday through Wednesday during morning hours.

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.