Instructor for GeoFORCE at The University of Texas at Austin in Pickle Research Campus

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Job Posting Title: Instructor for GeoFORCE ---- Hiring Department: John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes Substantial travel is associated with the position. Those selected will be required to participate in a virtual training in May. Paid overtime in the amount of 40+ hours during the week(s) of scheduled academies is expected. GeoFORCE Mission GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas created GeoFORCE to identify and develop the next generation of STEM leadership for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards for the benefit of society. Candidates for the GeoFORCE instructor position are subject to all UT all policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas: Youth Protection Program Guidebook Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience Child-safety training UT Camp Worker Guide A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in dismissal. Position Description GeoFORCE Instructors are geoscience content experts, and will work collaboratively with an educational coach to administer instruction in the field and classroom, or virtually for the Virtual Academy. The primary duty of this position is to deliver instruction to approximately 40-45 high school students over geologic concepts related to the field experience in which they are assigned. Purpose Be the geoscience content expert and instruct 40-45 high school students for one week during the GeoFORCE Traveling or Virtual Academies. Responsibilities Deliver short lectures before visiting field locations or exploring a geoscience topic. Act as the geoscience content expert in partnership with an educational coach, guiding students through geoscience content and delivering relevant and insightful curricular context to the field stops or subject points outlined in GeoFORCE guidebooks and planning schedules. Contribute to the instructional database of the GeoFORCE Texas program, adding new content and best practices in geoscience field learning as described by geoscience education literature. Conduct daily debriefs with the instructional team and GeoFORCE coordinators. Work collaboratively with all staff members and communicate any issues which may arise regarding instruction to the trip coordinator and appropriate team member(s). Serve as mentor to student counselors and program participants. Other duties as assigned by trip coordinator. Required Qualifications Two or more years of post-Baccalaureate education. Ability to commit to an entire field experience and a potential active schedule of 6:00am – 10:00pm Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in geoscience or geoscience education field. Experience teaching secondary school students. Experience managing and delivering science enrichment programs. Salary Range $40/hour Working Conditions May work in all weather conditions. May work in extreme temperatures. May work around standard office conditions. Climbing of stairs and