Faculty Member, Oxbridge Academic Programs

Company: WorldStrides
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded over 50 years ago and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than 550,000 students annually from more than 5,000 K12 schools and universities to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.Position Objective:
Members of Oxbridge Academic Programs' Faculty provide exceptional learning experiences for every student on our summer programs in the UK, USA, and France, and Spain. Faculty write their own detailed syllabi, based on their expertise of the subject matter while retaining enough flexibility to mold their course to their students' unique interests. Faculty must also be able to work as part of a team to form the rich, diverse, and welcoming academic communities that define Oxbridge; and to act as role models to whom our students aspire. We hire locally - our faculty must already be based in the city that they are applying to teach in.

Work Schedule:

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• Part-time (approximately 27 hours per week) while the program is in session.
  
• Must be flexible while the program is operational - to include weekend or holiday work.
  
  Essential Functions:
  
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  • Devise a syllabus and a budget for, and teach, either a Major class, which meets six (6) mornings a week, from 9:00 am till 12:30 pm and/or a Minor class, which meets three (3) afternoons a week, from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm, for the duration of the program.
    
  • Accompany the class on all field trips conducted during class-time.
    
  • Teach two "Major Mixers" (the same class, twice) on one specific morning of the program.
    
  • Submit letter grades and short reports for all students in the class at the end of the program, as well as course descriptions for the Major and/or Minor class(es).
    
  • Attend once-weekly Faculty Meetings.
    
  • Assist on Arrival and Departure Days.
    
  • Assist with the supervision of Study Hall on at least one evening during the program.
    
    At WorldStrides, the experience is everything. By joining our team you help provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Our team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for each traveler that is easy to manage from A to Z. Each journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.
    
    If we've learned anything since 2020, it's that being able to experience different places and things while interacting with new people is imperative to not only personal growth but also to general well-being. So, let's get out there-together. To learn more about our brand, our mission and our commitment to health and safety, please visit our website at www.worldstrides.com.
    We also take COVID protocols very seriously and are committed to the health and safety of our team members, participants, vendors and partners which is why we've put extensive measures in place around mandatory vaccinations, PPE and other safety guidelines that follows both the CDC and World Health Organizations guidance.
    
    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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    • Must be available to work for the duration of the program.
      
    • Excellent teaching skills, able to communicate the advanced subject matter in a way that's immersive, experiential, and accessible for a young audience.
      
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      
    • Highly organized, and able to submit polished written reports, budgets, and syllabi in a timely manner.
      
    • Advanced degree, Masters degree or equivalent professional/industry experience required.
      
      Not Eligible

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