Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

We are currently hiring for our 2022 – 2023 academic year. All positions are teaching online between September 1, 2022 and August 17, 2023. We are seeking instructors for the following courses:

AP® Biology

AP® Human Geography

AP® Art History

CTD Online offers a wide range of Honors/AP® courses in Language Arts, the Humanities, Math, Science, and Technology for grades 6-12. All courses offer one or two semester-equivalent high school credits. AP® course syllabi will need College Board authorization. Students have up to 18 weeks to complete a one-credit and up to 36 weeks to complete a two-credit course. Courses are offered throughout the academic year. All courses are delivered online using our learning management system (LMS), Schoology.

Specific Responsibilities:

Instructors are responsible for performing assigned duties and responsibilities in a responsible manner consistent with the expectations as described in the job description and all Northwestern University rules and regulations, including:

• Reviewing CTD training materials and policies
• Designing a course that meets CTD’s expectations, including incorporating best practices in gifted and online education
• Working with staff to ensure the course matches the program's values and includes review and reflection
• Responding to student inquiries within 24-48 hours (not including holidays), and providing support to assist students in staying on pace with course work completion.
• Providing feedback and guidance in a timely manner
• Completing semester and end of course narrative student evaluations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching Certification
• Previous high school AP® course teaching experience
• Proficiency with current technologies including Schoology or other LMS, and other Web 2.0 tools
• Online teaching experience
• Instructors should be subject matter experts and experienced in classroom communication and management
• Instructors need to be adept at using multiple teaching strategies, assessing student needs and progress, and differentiating instruction for the varied abilities of gifted learners.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Computer (Windows or Mac platform) with a current operating system
• Reliable broadband internet service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Recent participation in an AP® training workshop
• Experience working with the academically high achieving population

Compensation:

• Based on enrollment using a tiered model starting at $1500 for 1-credit courses and $2600 for 2-credit courses
• Stipends are available for new course development

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About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on three campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Education City in Doha, Qatar. We have approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members, 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and over 5,700 full and part-time staff. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.

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