Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), located at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). We invite applications for the position of Lead Instructors and Junior Instructors for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Program. This position is located at USUHS, working with the GSN Assistant Dean for Students. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program provides students from under-resourced middle schools with a supportive STEM-enrichment educational experience. Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers is aligned with project-based learnings taken from real world challenges, and invites STEM exploration, career exploration, and personal development.

HJF is seeking Junior Instructors to plan instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lectures, class discussions, demonstration labs, and projects. Teach various courses and workshops to students.

• Plan for instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lectures, class discussions, demonstration labs and projects.
• Teach various courses and workshops to students.
• Provide supervision to program attendees. Support program policies, procedures and safety protocols for youth program.
• Partner with other program staff to provide a fun, safe and exciting program experience to attendees.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Ability to help program attendees grow in character, experiences and insights
• Ability to portray enthusiasm while displaying flexibility and remaining calm with youth attendees For STEM programs, working technical knowledge and ability to integrate technology into course delivery
• Ability to teaching in a multicultural setting

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree; Degree in relevant program subject matter. For STEM camps, degree in an engineering or science field strongly preferred
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)