Associate Instructor, UCL

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobAnnouncementDetailsOpen Date 03/04/2026 Requisition Number PRN16836N Job Title Associate Instructor, UCL Working Title Pre-College Associate Instructor Career Progression Track A00 Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule SummaryAll hours will take place Monday-Friday between 8am-4pmThe position is only for the 2-week program from June 15th-June 26th, 2026Includes 1 -2 weeks of paid staff training prior to the beginning of the programIs this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 30.00-35.00 Close Date 06/04/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job SummaryThe Lassonde Startup Academy is a pre-college program for entrepreneurs, makers, builders, and doers provided by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah. Classroom instructors will work directly with high school students (ages 14-18) helping them to discover the entrepreneurial mindset, how to turn your ideas into action, and what it takes to launch a business.Our 2-week summer residential program runs from June 15th-June 26th, 2026.This is an in-person position. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.The selected candidates must be able to attend a paid week of staff training prior to the program start date and work from June 15th-June 26th, Monday-Fridays.ResponsibilitiesInstructors will be responsible for:Teaching the ENTP 1010 curriculumAssisting with classroom management including the direction, supervision, and organization of studentsFacilitating activities, workshops, and assignments that are part of the curriculumWork with Youth Education and Lassonde staff to ensure program qualityRecognize and respond to teachable moments in the groupEncourage students to participate in activities by demonstrating excitement and enthusiasm appropriatelyCreating a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment for all studentsOther duties may be assignedMinimum Qualifications PreferencesAt least 18 years oldPrior experience working with high schoolers in a classroom environmentPrior experience working in the field of EntrepreneurshipSelf-directed, punctual, and highly organizedAvailable consistently throughout the scheduled program weeksThe requirements listed in our job description are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. If you have 75% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.Special Instructions Summary Additional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information can be located on the University of Utah Non‐Discrimination page.Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How many years of experience do you have working with students ages 14-18?(Open Ended Question)* Describe the experience you have had working with high school students.(Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCover LetterResumeList of ReferencesOptional Documents