Upward Bound Academic Instructor - Temporary

Position Title:

Upward Bound Academic Instructor -

Temporary Appointment Type:

Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate education program
• Prior experience mentoring, teaching, supervising, or working with youth or high school age students.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified teaching license

Job Description:

Upward Bound Instructors design and deliver engaging, hands-on, non-credit academic courses that prepare students for upcoming high school core coursework. Instructors support students entering grades 10-12 by introducing and reinforcing foundational concepts in math, science, and/or literature and composition. Courses emphasize active learning, skill building, and academic confidence in a small-group instructional setting. Classes typically enroll 8-10 students. Although courses are non-credit-bearing, instructors use assignments, assessments, and grading to promote engagement, participation, and academic growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging, hands-on lessons aligned with high school preparatory curricula and program goals
• Deliver daily instruction that introduces and reinforces core academic concepts appropriate for students entering grades 10-12
• Create assignments, assessments, and learning activities that promote participation, academic growth, and skill development.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning styles, academic levels, and needs of students.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and program staff, including weekly progress updates.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and instructional records in accordance with program expectations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, and supervisors.

Proposed Start Date:

June 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

P&S Temporary Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or

Toll Free:

1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:

April 2, 2026

Posting Close Date:

April 13, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18924 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or

Toll-Free:

(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.