Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Introduction to Latin teaching position in the Upward Bound program. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio program, which provides support to high school students in career exploration and their preparation for college; ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by means of introducing & enriching the desired subject to a small group of high school level students in structured class periods. A Bachelor's degree/Experience in Latin, Nursing, Education, or a related field is required.Dates run through our spring semester from February 1st through April 18th. Classes are held on Thursday nights from 6:30 PM - 8:20 PM. The candidate will be responsible for a single, one hour, period. This is a part-time, temporary position with a competitive hourly rate.Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.To apply, visit . Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
