Teacher - K-12 GEO - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Collaborate with colleagues within the K-12 GEO department in planning, implementing, and structuring
• programs to meet department and university goals of community outreach.
• Prepare, transport, set-up/display, and store program materials for presentations.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of students across
• grade levels.
• Public speaking and promotion of K-12 GEO programs.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
• Create engaging and effective internationally focused instructional programs based on the TEKS.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

16.43

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of standards-based program development, various methods for delivering instruction, differentiation of instruction, and brain-based learning. 
• In depth knowledge of various content areas ranging from Texas, US, World History, World Geography, and World Cultures.
• Additional certifications in Reading, Special Education, or ESL; Bi-Lingual. Computer and technology skills.

Department

International Affairs

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and teaching certification required.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement

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

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.