Theater/Fine Arts Instructor, Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS)

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Temporary , June and July

PRIMARY DUTY

As a member of the teaching team, the Theater/Fine Arts instructor will be responsible for instruction within the area Theater/Fine Arts in the Upward Bound Math/Science summer program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop and maintain lesson plans while cooperating with other high school and/or university team members 2. Cooperate in the development of curricula and submit appropriate questions to be used in constructing a pre-test and post-test 3. Provide classroom/laboratory instruction and supervision in assigned academic units 4. Provide one-on-one and/or small group tutorial services as needed by students 5. Complete evaluations of project participants and of 5-6 teaching assistants 6. Maintain documentation as required by program directives 7. Maintain close communication with other staff members 8. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certification/License:

Current certification as a high school teacher of Theater/Fine Arts(or closely related field) in

Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, or Missouri Experience:

Classroom or related experiences with TRIO Eligible students (1st generation, low income)

Skills:

Knowledge of the teaching/learning process, public school academic practices, and the operational systems of secondary school; ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in print

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work within the Upward Bound Math/Science six-week program.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED

: Appropriate classroom technology as necessary

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to complete essential classroom functions and ability to lift up to 20 pounds. May require some walking between buildings/classrooms. For Summer 2026, UBMS Classes will be held in the Dean L Hubbard Center for Innovation.

COMMUNITY

: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement, with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 98 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Ongoing to create a pool of applicants; Program dates for 2026 are June 7-July 11, 2026.

DATE AVAILABLE

Immediately

TO APPLY

Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.