Department: Educ Ctr for Talent Developmnt
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Temporary Online High School Instructor

Department: Educ Ctr for Talent Development
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Job Summary:

Please include a cover letter noting which subject matter you are interested in teaching with the application for full consideration of the temporary opportunity.  Currently we are hiring for our 2021 – 2022 academic year: All positions are teaching online between September 1, 2021 and August 17, 2022.  Instructor subjects are listed below:

• Honors-level Math – Applied Probability, Algebra I
• Honors-level Science – Forensics, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Genetics, Biochemistry
• Honors-level Engineering – Material Science, Energy Systems, Structural Engineering
• Honors-level Technology – Cyber Security, Algorithms & Data Structures
• For course descriptions, please visit our website (http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/courses) and filter by Online and High School Credit.
• Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional, and personal development.

Specific Responsibilities:

CTD Online offers a wide range of Honors/AP® courses in Language Arts, the Humanities, Math, Science, and Technology for grades 6-12. All courses offer one or two semester-equivalent high school credits. Students have up to 18 weeks to complete a one-credit and up to 36 weeks to complete a two-credit course. Honors and AP® courses are offered throughout the academic year. Instructors are responsible for the design and implementation of their course curriculum. All courses are delivered online using our learning management system (LMS), Schoology. Instructors are expected to respond to student inquiries within 24 to 48 hours and provide feedback and guidance in a timely manner. Compensation is based on enrollment using a tiered model starting at $1500 for 1-credit courses and $2600 for 2-credit courses. Stipends are available for new course development. We offer individualized technical support and professional development opportunities for effective online instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching Certification
• Experience teaching at the high school level
• Proficiency with current technologies including Schoology or other LMS, and other Web 2.0 tools
• Online teaching experience
• Instructors should be subject matter experts and experienced in classroom communication and management
• Instructors need to be adept at using multiple teaching strategies, assessing student needs and progress, and differentiating instruction for the varied abilities of gifted learners.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Computer (Windows or Mac platform) with a current operating system
• Reliable broadband internet service
• Valid email account

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with the academically high achieving population

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.