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Job Title:

Upward Bound - Columbus Instructor

Department:

Undergraduate Education | Administration

The Upward Bound Instructor designs and delivers five weeks of instructional experience that supports the mission of the federal TRIO Upward Bound Program.  Instruction includes the program’s core subjects—Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Foreign Language, Composition, or Literature—for the 2026 Ohio State Upward Bound Columbus Summer Academy.

Job Title

Upward Bound – Columbus, Upward Bound Instructor

Reports To

Chila Thomas, Project Director

Job Summary

• Create engaging, student-centered lessons that build foundational knowledge, strengthen academic skills, and promote confidence in the designated subject area.
• Develop curriculum materials, facilitate interactive learning activities, assess student progress through a variety of methods, and foster a collaborative and supportive classroom environment.
• Play a key part in advancing scholars’ college readiness by encouraging critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to academic excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

50% | Implement curriculum and assist students in learning. 

15% | Develop and identify appropriate tools, methods, technology, and actions to support curricula outcomes. 

15% | Create assignments, grading rubrics, task schedules, and other pedagogical materials. 

10% | Design curriculum and teaching goals to support assignments and curricula outcomes. 

10% | Grade assignments, work with program staff to identify students in need of tutoring, and provide practice materials for tutoring as needed .

Education and Experience Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the relevant field, or fluency in the language being taught, is required.  
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching relevant subject(s) at the undergraduate level and/or a certificate to teach at the 9-12 high school level.    
• Qualified applicants should be graduates of or graduate students with an advanced knowledge of and ability to apply statistical methods to practical research problems.
• High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with high school-age students.

Additional Information:

Additional Information

Sponsorship not offered. There are up to 16 positions available.

This position requires a successful completion of a BCI/FBI background check before the official start date.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include resume or Curriculum Vita (CV)

Application closes 5/8/26

Program Dates

May 27 – 29 Instructor Training

June 1 First Day of Summer Academy

July 2 Final Day of Summer Academy

Program Information

Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO college-preparatory program created by the Higher Education Act of 1965.  Upward Bound students identify as first-generation with families navigating limited access to financial resources. 

The mission of The Ohio State University Upward Bound Program is to foster the skills, talents, and motivation students need to graduate from high school and successfully pursue and complete post‑secondary education. The program encourages each participant to fully engage in the Upward Bound experience while continually strengthening their preparation for every stage of their academic journey.

Designed with intention and purpose, Upward Bound empowers students to take an active, informed, and confident role in their education, motivating them to excel beyond their perceived potential. The program focuses on improving academic performance on state‑required exams and the ACT, supporting year‑to‑year retention, and promoting both college enrollment and persistence through degree completion.

The Columbus Upward Bound Program supports students from Columbus City Schools attending Briggs, East, South, and Walnut Ridge High Schools.  

Upward Bound provides meaningful opportunities for academic enrichment, career exploration, cultural engagement, and college exposure, while helping students build strong socialization and communication skills that contribute to overall academic and personal success.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.  While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available.  More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. 

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Location:

Hale Hall (0085)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

20

Shift:

First Shift

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.