Social Psychology Instructor

The Baruch STEP Academy is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve 200 middle and high school students throughout the city. https://step.baruch.cuny.edu

The Summer 2025 Program has 16 sessions: 

July 7 - July 31 from 9am-2pm Mondays through Thursdays
 

Course Title: Social Psychology    Program: In-person     Grades: High School

Description: This course will introduce students to the scientific study of how we feel about, think about, and behave toward the people around us and how we are also influenced by those people.

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/PsychologySummer2025Instructor 

Specific Duties

Plan and teach original course curriculum for 20-22 students

Evaluate student and group performance 

Provide staff with measurable results in student learning through assessments

Monitor and maintain student attendance records

Reassess curriculum based on student needs, interest, and understanding of material

Plan for end of semester project

Schedule: 9am-2pm + weekly one hour faculty meeting

Salary: The pay rate is $45 an hour for a total of $4,500. This includes 72 hours of instruction and 28 hours for campus orientation, staff meetings, and prep work. 

 Qualifications

Required:

Availability each program day from 9am – 2pm + weekly one hour faculty meetings

Advanced degree in psychology

Previous teaching role in  subject area 

Possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers

Experience guiding students with research projects 

Preferred:

Prior experience with middle or high school students

Possess innovative and creative instructional methods

Enthusiasm for designing original, self directed curriculum

Have a strong classroom management style

Demonstrated ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment