Job Title: Science Literacy Instructor (High School Saturday Program) PVN ID: BA-2508-006967 Category: Instruction and Social Service Location: BARUCH COLLEGE Job Description General Description The STEP Academy (https://step.baruch.cuny.edu) at Baruch College (a STEM academic enrichment and college preparation program) has several open instructor positions for the fall semester. Please note: These courses are non-credit, introductory and culminating workshop series. Participants do not receive an official grade. The Fall 2025 Program runs for 10 Saturdays: October 4 through December 13, excluding November 29. Website: https://step.baruch.cuny.eduBlog: https://baruchstep.wordpress.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruchstep/ Course Title: Science Literacy | Schedule: 10:35am-12pm Course Description: This course will prepare students for general science-based regents exams. Science regents will now test students’ ability to incorporate claim evidence reasoning, reading comprehension, and analysis of diagrams and models to aid in explaining their answers. Students will improve their understanding of science concepts, the scientific process, and how science relates to society. Topics will cover understanding scientific evidence, evaluating claims, and applying scientific knowledge to real-world situations- all important skills in preparation to be college ready for science level courses. Additional Information: This course is designed for high school students interested in improving their science comprehension for test preparation and college readiness for science courses. Salary: $1,125 = [$45 an hour x 2.5 hours (1.5 hours of instruction + 1 hour of preparation) x 10 sessions] Other Duties + Prepare and teach curriculum for 20-22 students + Evaluate student and group performance + Provide staff with measurable results in student learning through assessments + Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records + Reassess curriculum based on students' needs, interests, and understanding of materials + Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: + Availability for each program day from 10:35am-12pm + Degree in science, science education, or related subject + Experience in a teaching capacity in subject area + Experience with designing/implementing a course curriculum + Have a strong classroom management style Preferred: + Strong background in the subject area + Prior teaching experience with high school or undergraduate students + Ability to engage students with creative lessons and innovative teaching style + Possess good interpersonal skills with adolescents and a strong understanding of their maturity levels + Enthusiasm for the subject with flexibility in adjusting curriculum to reflect students' abilities Only candidates who submit a cover letter will be considered. Priority application deadline is September 1, with interviews to start immediately after. RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department Office of STEP & CSTEP Programs Status Part Time Pay Range $45.00-$45.00 Hour(s) a week 2.50 Closing Date Oct 12, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit No Actions + Apply + Print + Email + Linkedin + Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=BA-2508-006967&title=Careers at RFCUNY) + Google + + Twitter (http://twitter.com/home?status=Job Openings at RFCUNY+https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=BA-2508-006967)