Teaching Fellow - SEE

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Feb 08, 2025
Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) is a four-week summer course for high school students who would like to learn more about sustainable energy technologies and the field of engineering. Students will either live in the residence halls or commute to campus from home; a full list of locations can be found at https://ei.jhu.edu/programs/see-in-person/. The course will run from June 30 to July 25, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be training and preparation required of teachers ahead of the first day of class and course close-out after the course ends. SEE covers a range of fundamental topics. It begins by discussing the impact of energy in our daily lives, then moves on to discuss generation, transmission, distribution, and storage. The course provides an overview of hydropower, wind, biomass, and solar energy as well as energy use in transportation and buildings. Students also learn the basics of energy economics and planning before they complete a final project. The course includes hands-on lab experiments and group data analysis. 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. We are seeking a *Teaching Fellow - SEE.* Each section of 16-24 students will be taught by an Instructor and a Teaching Fellow (this position). Some sections also have the support of a student Teaching Assistant. The Instructor is the lead for content delivery. We are looking for Teaching Fellows who understand, appreciate, and can apply an instructional style that emphasizes the process of problem-solving rather than memorizing material. The objective is to engage students by getting them to think and participate rather than being lectured to. Each SEE class has a broad range of students with diverse backgrounds and Teaching Fellows 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 Responsibilities of Teaching Fellows include but are not limited to, 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, and 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 Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a science, technology, engineering or math discipline. 3+ years of experience as a high school teacher in a STEM discipline. Candidates for these positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check and fingerprinted per policies related to working with minors. All employees participating in Hopkins Pre-College programs must enroll and participate in mandatory online training relevant to working with minors and working at JHU. Availability to teach June 30 to July 25, 2025, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no class on July 4). Availability to participate in pre-course training is required. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with Degrees in Engineering are especially encouraged to apply. Classified Title: Teaching Assistant Engineering Job Posting Title (Working Title):Teaching Fellow - SEE Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OI Starting Salary Range: $31.10 - $54.50 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: 7 days wkly, Hours Vary FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location:Homewood Campus Department name: Pre-Collegiate Programs Students_Casuals Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency 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 Completing Studies 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. 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