Academic Instructor

COMPENSATION: STIPEND - $3,750 (subject to all applicable tax-withholding and other required deductions)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Contract

TIME FRAME: June 21, 2026 – July 10, 2026

LOCATION: On-Site at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

ABOUT SEEDS

SEEDS – Access Changes Everything (founded in 1992 as NJ SEEDS) is a privately funded, nonprofit organization. We change the lives of motivated, high-achieving students from households with limited means by transforming their educational opportunities.

SEEDS’ programs include advanced academic classes, cultural enrichment opportunities, and leadership training to prepare students for placement at exceptional educational institutions where they can realize their full potential. We encourage our alumni to be leaders who give back to the community. With more than 200 students per year and more than 3,400 graduates, every member of SEEDS’ 25-person main office staff and 75-person site staff understands how their work contributes to students’ success every day.

The College Scholars Program (CSP) began in April 2015 as an immersion experience designed to reach three times as many students in a wider geographic area than SEEDS’ existing high school academic initiative. College Scholars participate in academic classes each Saturday during the spring of students’ 11th-grade year, during the summer between 11th and 12th grade, and through the end of 12th grade.

POSITIONS

We are currently seeking instructors for the following subjects:

• English – a course focused on writing personal narratives with the goal of completing the personal statement for college admissions. Students will receive skills-based instruction on writing conventions throughout the course.
• College 201 – a course designed by SEEDS which focuses on college admissions, writing, and the transition to college with a focus on life skills and navigating new environments.
• Topics in History and Culture Seminar – this seminar-style class will model a college-level humanities seminar and engage with history, popular culture, cultural theory, and the roles that power and privilege have in society. Students will be expected to engage meaningfully and produce an analytical essay at the end of the three-week course.

Applicants must have teaching experience with high school and/or college‐aged students; Teaching certification is not required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS
• Teach 3 sections of about 15 students Monday through Saturday
• Hold office hours during consultation period
• Participate in the campus Reading Lab
• Participate in ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the changing needs of students

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Mastery of subject area
• Clear and consistent written and oral skills
• Teaching experience in a rigorous academic environment, including work with highly motivated students
• Demonstrated talent in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and educational backgrounds

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Review and comment on written assignments, exams, and projects with the goal of supporting student development
• Participate in faculty meetings as outlined by the Dean of Studies
• Additional duties as needed

COMPENSATION

• STIPEND: $3,750 subject to tax withholdings
• Room and board provided

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the subject line "CSP Academic Instructor and the subject you are interested in teaching" to the following email address: jobs@seedsaccess.org

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