Summer Jobs with Truman Institute Summer Academies
The Truman Institute Summer Academies offer a number of important employment opportunities for students interested in improving their resume and making an difference in the lives of youth. Access the links below for application packets for a number of positions.
Preceptor – Joseph Baldwin Academy
JBA Preceptor App 2017
Preceptors are responsible for assisting in classroom instruction during the day and supervising engaging activities during the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The assignment is a full-time position spanning approximately 3.5 weeks in June or July. Preceptors are typically nominated by faculty, but at-large applications for vacant positions are acceptable.
Video Producer/Videographer – Joseph Baldwin Academy
The Video Producer(s) complete videos depicting the life at the Joseph Baldwin Academy. The producer lives in the residence hall, capturing video for a short preview video (ten minutes) and an extended 90-minute DVD depicting classroom work and activities. Previous experience with video recording and production is expected.
Night Monitor – Joseph Baldwin Academy
JBA Night Monitor App 2017
The night monitor is responsible for supervising the residence hall after hours during either the June or July session (or both) of the academy. The night monitor patrols the halls at night and responds to student needs that may occur after hours.
Night Monitor – Combined STAPH/ZSA/Taiwan at Truman
To apply, use the STAPH or ZSA Preceptor Application. Indicate your preference to be the Night Monitor on the application.
The night monitor is responsible for supervising the residence hall after hours during either the June or July session (or both) of the academy. The night monitor patrols the halls at night and responds to student needs that may occur after hours.
Preceptor – Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health
STAPH Preceptor App 2017
Preceptors for STAPH are responsible for assisting in classroom instruction during the day and supervising engaging activities during the afternoons and evenings. The assignment is a full-time position spanning approximately 10 days in June. Students may self-nominate. Preference is given to students in a pre-health profession or biology major, or to students who have significant experience in health topics by virtue of some co-curricular activities.
Preceptor – Zombie Scholars Academy
ZSA Preceptor App 2017
Preceptors for ZSA are responsible for assisting in classroom instruction during the day and supervising engaging activities during the afternoons and evenings. The assignment is a full-time position spanning approximately 10 days in June. Students may self-nominate. Preference is given to students with considerable knowledge of, or interest in, popular culture – particularly zombies, dystopian fiction, etc. While major is not a pre-determining factor in one’s qualification, individuals with interests in health, military science, biology, literature, and the social sciences are typically well-prepared to discuss topics covered in this program.
Preceptor – Taiwan at Truman
Taiwan at Truman (TAT) App 2017
Preceptors for TAT are responsible for assisting in classroom instruction during the day and supervising engaging activities during the afternoons and evenings. The assignment is a full-time position spanning approximately 5 weeks in late June and July. Students may self-nominate. It is presently anticipated that the program will only be hiring female preceptors for summer 2017 (as the partner school in Taiwan alternates genders each year). However, interested males are encouraged to apply for advanced consideration for 2018. Mandarin Chinese is not a requirement for this program as the chief objective of the program is English language learning. However, we typically try to hire one or two preceptors with Chinese language experience to aid in emergency translations. Students who are interested in languages, ESL instruction, or secondary education can uniquely benefit from working in this program.
For more information, contact the Institute for Academic Outreach at (660) 785-5406 or e-mail tiacademies@truman.edu.