UB Instructor at State Fair Community College – Sedalia, Missouri

Position Title: UB Instructor

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 01507

Department: UpWard Bound

Location: Sedalia, MO
Description:

Program Description

The SFCC Upward Bound program is a partnership between the Sedalia #200 School District, Camdenton R-III School District, Eldon School District and State Fair Community College. Upward Bound is a federally funded college academic enrichment opportunity targeting first-generation high school students. The program motivates participants to develop the skills necessary to complete high school and successfully pursue a four-year college degree.

Throughout the academic year, participants receive individual peer-led tutoring, academic performance stipends, college campus visits, fine arts enrichment activities, cultural field trips, a financial aid seminar, leadership training, and ACT preparation instruction.

During the summer, participants take part in a college immersion experience. While living in the SFCC residence hall, students have the opportunity to attend classes in Math, Literature and Composition, Foreign Language and Culture, Laboratory Science, Computer Technology, Weight Training, Aerobics, Study Skills, Studio Art, and Theatre. After completing the summer component, participants may receive 1 elective credit and/or a ½ P.E. credit, and the opportunity to enjoy an out-of-state cultural reward trip.

Academic performance and college readiness are key aspects of the SFCC Upward Bound program. The program has visited over 30 colleges, allowing students the opportunity to attain an on-the-ground experience at major colleges throughout the Midwest. SFCC Upward Bound graduates are currently attending colleges across the country.

Upward Bound provides service to 110+ students attending Smith-Cotton High School, Camdenton High School, and Eldon High School. There is no cost to the participant or to the family. To qualify, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: be a first-generation college student (cannot reside with a natural/adoptive parent who has a bachelor’s degree)-or- be at-risk for academic failure -or- must meet a federally regulated income guideline set annually by the federal government. Upward Bound recruits new participants each year.

Job Responsibilities

The primary objective of the Summer Academy faculty position is to conduct a course that is consistent with state course goals and objectives. Modes of instruction should reflect the unique needs of students in attendance. Each faculty member will make reasonable demands of students regarding daily assignments and final course requirements as appropriate to course content and program.

General Job Description

• Core Curriculum Instructor
  • Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Composition/Literature & Foreign Language & Culture
    • Work five weeks during the Summer Academic Academy, teaching four classes in mathematics, laboratory science, composition/literature or foreign language & culture. Classes meet one hour and twenty-five minutes, Monday – Thursday.
• Elective Curriculum Instructor
  • Art/Theatre
    • Work five weeks during the Summer Academic Academy, teaching two classes in Art or Theatre. Classes meet two hours consecutively on Friday.
  • Fitness
    • Work five weeks during the Summer Academic Academy, teaching two classes in fitness. Classes meet one hour and twenty minutes, Monday – Thursday.

• Upward Bound Summer Instructors will need to:
  • Develop and implement curriculum for each course or project
  • Develop a student project to be presented at the Art and Theatre Presentation the final week. (Art/Theatre Only)
  • Provide each student with a comprehensive course syllabus
  • Administer and interpret “Pre-” and “Post-” Assessments at the beginning and end of the Summer Academic Academy and report scores to UB
  • Maintain and report daily attendance and tardiness
  • Make sure all absent/tardy participants receive and complete make-up work
  • Plan small group and individualized instruction for all participants
  • Coordinate with the residential staff to address any supplemental instruction or tutoring needs required for student success
  • Monitor daily progress, utilize gradebook to record student progress, and submit final percentages & letter grades
  • Grades are due by noon the Wednesday following the end of the academy to the program Academic Coordinator.
  • Prepare for a Parent Open House the last Thursday of academy. Open House will occur during regular class hours.
  • Prepare and present motivational awards during the Awards Banquet
  • Integrate subject matter with other areas of summer academics
  • Attend a weekly faculty meeting, Mondays, 12:00 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.
  • Participate (as available) in cultural field trips
  • Other duties as assigned that may promote the success of the participants attending the Upward Bound Summer Academic Academy

Qualifications

Dates

Welcome to Summer Faculty Meeting: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Summer Academy: Monday, June 8 – Friday, July 10, 2026

Awards Banquet: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Compensation & Benefits

Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.