Upward Bound Science Academic Content Specialist - Grant-Funded (PT)

Location:

Utica, NY Job Type:

Part-Time, Temporary (Summer Only) This a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases. Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a part-time Upward Bound Science Academic Content Specialist in our College Pipeline Programs department. This position will provide instruction as part of MVCC's Upward Bound 6-Week Summer College Program, held from July through August. The program serves participants in grades 9-12 who attend high school during the regular academic year. Key responsibilities for this position include: Develops a curriculum that is age appropriate, as well as aligned with NYS learning standards, that is age appropriate for grades 9-12; Teaches the classroom instruction based on the curriculum developed; Assists with lunch supervision in the College's cafeteria; Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday between 8:30am - 4:30pm Hours per week: up to 29

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a content related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and NYS Teacher certification

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we'd still like to hear from you. To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary:

$25.00 per hour For full consideration, apply by: 6/22/2026 Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.