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Job title: Teaching Fellow – EEI

Company: Johns Hopkins University

Job description: We are seeking a Teaching Fellow-EEI. Explore Engineering Innovation is based on an introductory engineering course taught to undeclared freshmen engineering students at JHU. EEI covers a range of fundamental engineering topics including materials science, computer science, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. The course includes lectures but focuses on hands-on lab experiments and group data analysis. Graded coursework includes lab reports, homework assignments, a group presentation, and a design project. Students have the opportunity to earn three credits from Johns Hopkins University. Ultimately, the goal of the course is to expose students to engineering principles, allow them to apply the math and science they learn in high school to solving real world problems, and to help students develop critical thinking skills.

Candidates should understand, appreciate, and apply an instructional style that emphasizes the process of problem-solving rather than memorizing material. The object is to engage students by getting them to think and participate rather than being lectured to. Each EEI class has a broad range of 16-24 students with diverse backgrounds and Instructors must be prepared to accommodate a multitude of learning styles. Finally, the Teaching Fellow must be able to engage, encourage and excite the students.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching Fellows must be present and available during the entire course.
• Teaching Fellows must be prepared to spend time independently to review course materials and complete the online training program prior to the first day of the course.
• Teaching Fellows must be comfortable with the course material and be able to relate the curriculum to high school students.
• Teaching Fellows must work with the instructor to develop a sense of community for the high school students participating in the class.
• Teaching Fellows and Instructors will answer student questions and provide guidance during labs and projects.
• Teaching Fellows must be available for supplementary instruction outside of class hours.
• Teaching Fellows will assist Instructors and ensure that students receive their graded assigned work promptly within 1-2 days of the assignment due date and provide detailed feedback to students so that they are able to learn from the activity and improve their future performance.
• Teaching Fellows will assist Instructors and ensure that grades are posted to the learning management system in a timely manner.
• Teaching Fellows must ensure that child safety protocols are upheld.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

• Proficient with Zoom or similar video conferencing software.

Physical Requirements

• Access to remote/virtual work environment for training prior to course.

• Physical presence required during the course.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Discipline.
• Three plus years of experience as a high school teacher in a STEM discipline.
• Availability to teach July 3 to July 28, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A few of our sites operate on a different schedule. Please check visit website. (http://ei.jhu.edu/locations/) for site-specific dates and times.
• ***Availability to participate in pre-course training ***

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering.

Classified Title: Teaching Assistant Engineering

Working Title: Teaching Fellow – EEI

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OI

Starting Salary Range: $30.30-$41.65-$53.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday – Friday varies

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Pre-Collegiate Programs Students_Casuals

Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Homewood Campus

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Location: USA

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