Teacher Fellow - California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)

The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) offers a pre-collegiate academic summer residential program, the California State Summer School in Mathematics and Science (COSMOS). (https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/about). The COSMOS Program has opportunities for temporary Teacher Fellows (Teacher Special Programs). One or more positions may be available, appointments are for 1 cluster.

The primary objective of the COSMOS program is to advance high school students’ interest in math and science through challenging, engaging course work and life in a residential university. The central experience for COSMOS students includes three courses: two science, math, or engineering courses and one science communication course.

Teacher Fellows serve as the pedagogical bridge between high school student learning and university faculty teaching. They directly participate in all classroom sessions. Teacher Fellows are trained to teach the COSMOS Science Communication Course curriculum, which teaches students oral and written presentation skills, review and interpretation of scientific research and final group project preparation. Teacher Fellows may consult with faculty on course design, provide supplemental instruction, mentor students and supervise course projects. Teacher Fellows work with motivated high school students, form relationships with university researchers and scientists, have exposure to distinguished guest speakers sharing cutting-edge research and gain access to university resources.

The 2025 COSMOS Program dates are:
July 6 - August 1 - Monday to Friday, 8am to 4 pm
May 17 - in person orientation on 10am-3pm (Saturday)
July 3 - in person orientation from 1:30-3:30 (Friday)
Weekly check-ins on Fridays of the program ( time TBD)

Full orientation and 4-week participation required. Housing not provided for Teacher Fellows.

Teacher Fellows who are offered employment will be required to undergo a background check and sign a California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Mandated Reporter Form. Teachers must complete an online "Mandated Reporter" training course prior to the start of the program.

• B.A. or B.S. in mathematics, science, technology, engineering or a related field
• 1+ years experience teaching high school or middle school
• at least one Teacher Credential and ability to obtain California Teacher Credential

• 1+ years teaching high school or middle school in a STEM field
• California Teacher Credentials

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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