Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C. Bargaining Unit: No The STEP Program seeks, passionate and knowledgeable part-time biology instructor to join our dedicated STEP faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biology, effective teaching skills, and the ability to engage and inspire high school learners. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging hands-on lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to the overall success of our STEP program. To ensure success as a STEM teacher, candidates should have a strong quantitative background, demonstrate empathy, and have good written and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities Mentor students and encourage their educational and personal development. Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment. Collaborate with STEP coordinators, staff, instructors, and community partners. Support and supervise students during program activities, field trips, college tours, and conferences. Develop and implement STEM curricula with a specific focus on biology. Plan and deliver daily comprehensive and engaging biology lessons to high school students. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles. Incorporate relevant real-world applications and examples into instruction. Assess and track student progress, providing feedback and support as needed. Create hands-on learning materials and experiential learning opportunities. Foster an inclusive classroom environment that supports students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications · The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about helping high school students explore psychology, strengthen their academic skills, and develop confidence in their ability to pursue college and career opportunities. Strong knowledge of STEM disciplines, particularly biology. · Minimum of two years of experience working with middle and/or high school students in educational settings. · Proven ability to support an inclusive and equitable learning environment. · Experience advising and mentoring students. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes. · Experience with community outreach and partnership development. · Ability to chaperone and transport students to regional, state, and national field trips, including conferences and college tours. · Commitment to the STEP philosophy of student empowerment and academic achievement. · Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred. Preferred Skills and Attributes: · Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills. · Effective written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to adapt teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles. · Enthusiasm for fostering a passion for STEM subjects in students. · Strong classroom management and engagement techniques. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a committed educator to inspire and empower high school students in STEM disciplines, particularly in the field of biology. If you have a passion for education, mentoring, and academic excellence, we encourage you to apply. Pay Range: $55 to $55 per hour RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

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