Instructor - California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)

The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) offers a pre-collegiate academic summer residential program, the California State Summer School in Mathematics and Science (COSMOS).

The COSMOS Program has opportunities for temporary Instructors (Teacher Special Programs). One or more positions may be available.

The primary objective of the COSMOS program is to advance high school students' interest in math and science through challenging, engaging course work and life in a residential university. The central experience for COSMOS students includes three courses: two science, math, or engineering courses and one science communication course.

*Consult with faculty, research scientists, and graduate students on course design and develop curriculum

*Directly participate in all classroom, laboratory and field trips

*Supervise grad and under grad cluster assistants and high school Teacher Fellows

The 2027 COSMOS Program dates are:

July 6, 2027 - July 31, 2027

Instructors who are offered employment will be required to undergo a background check and sign a California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Mandated Reporter Form. Instructors must complete an online "Mandated Reporter" training course prior to the start of the program.

Masters degree in mathematics, science, engineering or a related field

1+ years experience teaching

PhD in mathematics, science, engineering or a related field

1+ years teaching in a STEM field

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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