Cook-NEON Teaching Fellowships

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead weekly 45-minute synchronous recitation sections over the 12-week term via Zoom. The baseline student-to-TF ratio will be approximately 30 students per Teaching Fellow.  
• Learn the materials (reading assignments and lecture videos) and be prepared to answer content-related questions. 
• Lead class activities on protein biology, grade assignments, and provide feedback on student work.
• Participate in weekly Teaching Fellow check-ins and provide feedback throughout the semester.
• Build a community with scholars, co-teachers, and the national Teaching Fellow Corps.
• Complete Teaching Fellow Onboarding Modules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field (e.g. Molecular Biology - Bio201; Biochemistry – Bio301/302).
• A deep conviction in students’ capacity to excel in their academic endeavors.
• Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly navigate challenges, supporting co-teachers and students as needed.
• Commitment to providing consistent support to students.
• Interest in distance learning challenges and opportunities.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus, with preference given to those who have experience working with high-school students.
• We are committed to building a Teaching Fellow cohort that is inclusive of all backgrounds present in the program’s high school student body.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at the time of application.
• If selected as a finalist, you will be asked to provide your availability. Final selection decisions may be based in part on scheduling needs, particularly the ability to attend synchronous virtual sessions at times designated by participating high schools.

Compensation

• The compensation for this role is a stipend in the amount of $3,000, paid in two installments.
• Fellows will be awarded the distinction of National Education Opportunity Teaching Fellow, with opportunities to contribute to the National Ed Opportunity Network learning community and connect with education justice leaders from across the nation.

Responsibilities

Course Operations & Curriculum Support

• Support preparation and organization of class materials and modules.
• Serve as the point of contact for questions about course logistics and content. Respond to Slack channel.
• Participate in weekly Course Team check-ins and provide feedback throughout the semester.
• Lead weekly Teaching Fellow meetings with guidance from the professor.
• Liaise with Teaching Fellows to clearly communicate grading expectations and ensure timely grade submission based on established deadlines.
• Maintain the course Canvas site, including updating and distributing all course documents.

Leading Your Course Section

• Lead weekly 45-minute synchronous recitation sections over the 12-week term via Zoom. The baseline student-to-TF ratio will be approximately 30 students per Teaching Fellow.  
• Learn the materials (reading assignments and lecture videos) and be prepared to answer content-related questions. 
• Lead class activities on protein biology, grade assignments, and provide feedback on student work.
• Build a community with scholars, co-teachers, and the national Teaching Fellow Corps.
• Complete Teaching Fellow Onboarding Modules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field (BSc in Biology or in other fields that included Molecular Biology and Protein Biochemisty coursework)
• Commitment to directly advancing education equity for scholars in underserved communities.
• Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills.
• Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances.
• Commitment to providing consistent support to students.
• Interest in distance learning challenges and opportunities.
• Prior teaching experience is a plus, with a preference for experience working with high-school students.
• We are committed to building a Teaching Fellow cohort that is inclusive of all backgrounds present in the program’s high school student body.

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation for this role is a stipend in the amount of $4,050, paid in two installments.
• Fellows will be awarded the distinction of National Education Opportunity Lead Teaching Fellow, with opportunities to contribute to the National Ed Opportunity Network learning community, and connect with academic, and education, and racial justice leaders from across the nation.

Eligibility

• Current enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program is required for the Lead Teaching Fellow role.
• If selected as a finalist, you will be asked to provide your availability. Final selection decisions may be based in part on scheduling needs, particularly the ability to attend synchronous virtual sessions at times designated by participating high schools.