Social Science Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Academy - North Shore Community College

Social Science Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Academy North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Job Description: Work Schedule: July 1: Staff Training July 2 - July 16: Day Program, 8am-4pm July 18 - August 8: Residential Program, UMass Amherst August 10: NSCC: Wrapping up paperwork and program materials SALARY: Total earnings for this position is $4,368 at $36.55/HR plus room and board during the residential portion of the program. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

ABOUT TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

The North Shore Community College (NSCC) TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program is a federally funded program for low‑income, first‑generation, and/or academically at‑risk high school students. The primary mission is to increase the rate at which participants complete their secondary school education, and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post‑secondary education. The UB program provides academic, co‑ and extracurricular activities during the academic year and the summer, including instruction, tutoring, college tours, cultural events, health and fitness activities, educational workshops, and service activities.

ABOUT UB SUMMER ACADEMY

The UB Summer Academy is a six‑week program that simulates commuter and residential college experiences. The Summer Academy serves approximately 40 students from the Lynn Public Schools. This year’s Summer Academy includes a four‑week, day program at North Shore Community College's Lynn Campus and a two‑week residential program at UMass Amherst. The program runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM during the non‑residential component and Sunday evening through Saturday afternoon during the residential component. The overarching theme for this year’s Summer Academy is Starfleet Academy.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Summer Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering project‑based courses as part of our 6‑week summer program. Positions available for the following subject: CONTENT AREA: Social Science

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend and participate in staff training, daily/weekly staff meetings, and end‑of‑program activities Design a curriculum that matches and supports Upward Bound's teaching and learning goals, yearly theme and is responsive to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Implement an assessment/evaluation system for determining student success on assignments, culminating projects, class participation and the course as a whole Identify educational reference materials (books, articles, supplies, etc.) to be utilized during the course Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, student‑centered learning, and multicultural perspectives Focus on one overarching project that guides the content and skills you want students to learn and apply to be presented on the last day of the summer program Collaborate with Academic Coordinator to maximize academic benefits for each individual student Instructors also engage in non‑instructional activities including weekly meetings, facilitated study sessions, and co‑curricular activities Requirements: B.A. or B.S. in the related field(s) required Familiarity with assessment techniques in the subject area(s) Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in the related field(s) Demonstrated ability to be punctual and dependable Demonstrated ability to act as a team player Demonstrated sensitivity toward and passion and commitment to working with students and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different levels of academic preparation, or/and varying physical and learning abilities—prior experience preferred Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a national background check as a condition of employment. Additional Information: North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex‑Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, affirmative action and compliance officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: View email address on click.appcast.io North Shore Community College participates in E‑Verify. Application Deadline First consideration will be given to those who apply by May 22, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Shore Community College