Biological Sciences Instructors (Residential Summer Employment)
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth has exciting summer employment opportunities for graduate students and alumni interested in teaching biological science.
As a CTY instructor, you lead a small class of 12-18 bright students through a rigorous and interactive three-week course with the support of a teaching assistant. Our classes have generous lab budgets. In addition to a competitive salary, instructors receive housing and meals on campus. Positions are available on the East and West coasts.
Our biological science courses for 5th-6th graders are:
- Examining the Evidence
- Marine Ecology
- The Sensory Brain
Our biological science courses for 7th-10th graders are:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biotechnology
- Fast-Paced High School Biology
- Genetics
- Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Paleobiology
- Whales and Estuary Systems
- Zoology
Our biological science courses for 10th-12th graders are:
- Epidemiology, Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, and Pandemics
- The Global Environment
- Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Desired Qualifications
Successful instructor candidates have significant lead teaching experience and relevant degrees. Experience working with young people is strongly preferred.
Terms of Employment
- Salary ranges from $2,400 to $3,000 depending upon years of experience and education.
- Housing and meals are provided at residential sites.
- Employees provide their own transportation to domestic sites.
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.