Governor's School Instructors at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Instructors will each teach one assigned course to high school students participating in the Governor's School program. Open positions include:

• Intro to Global Studies (college credit)
• Argumentation (college credit)
• Arabic Language and Culture
• Chinese Language and Culture

Classes meet weekdays from late June through late July 2026, with no classes on weekends, the University holiday (Friday, July 3), or the final Friday of the program. Specifically, the program runs Monday, June 29, 2026, through Friday, July 24, 2026.

Each instructor will be responsible for delivering an academically rigorous and engaging course appropriate for high-achieving high school students in a pre-collegiate setting. Course materials and a finalized syllabus are due by June 1, 2026. Additional responsibilities include attending weekly staff meetings, completing weekly student evaluations, and participating in the closing ceremony on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Canvas will be available for instructional use and course management.

Applicants must hold or be actively working toward a terminal degree in the subject area or a related field. Previous experience instructing a Governor's School course is preferred.

All deliverables, reports, documentation, files, media, and other materials created in connection with the Governor's School program shall be considered "Work Product" and shall constitute works made for hire belonging exclusively to the University. To the extent that any such materials do not qualify as works made for hire, all right, title, and interest in such materials shall be assigned to the University.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.