2025 Duke Pre-College High School Programs
Employment Opportunities
We are in search of team members to serve as positive role models and have a genuine interest in participating in the academic and social development of adolescents. Successful candidates for team membership will possess the following characteristics: (1) honesty, (2) flexibility, (3) initiative, (4) empathy, (6) compassion, (6) the desire to deliver beyond what is asked, (7) the ability to manage stressful situations, and (8) the use of sound judgment when making decisions.
Academic staff positions do not require on-campus residency, but residency arrangements can be made as needed. Academic staff will be required to arrive prior to the student program dates for training and lunch will be provided. Those individuals requesting residency will gain access to campus housing and meals beginning on the first day of training. Program dates are from June 16 – July 25, 2025, with some holidays off. Some meals during these dates may not be covered by the meal plan (for example June 19), but staff will be informed in advance when meals will be on their own. Additional online training will be required prior to the on-campus arrival, and all training time is included in the salary offerings for each position.
Program Dates for Students
2-week Residential Courses Dates:
- Session 1 – June 22-July 4 (in-person)
- Session 2 – July 6-18, (in-person)
Experience Duke One Week Courses Dates:
- Session 3 – July 20-25 (in-person)
Duke Marine Lab Week Dates:
- High School – June 21-27 (in-person, Beaufort NC)
- Middle School – June 29-July 5 (in person, Beaufort NC)
Online Courses Dates (High School ONLY):
- June 16 – 27, July 7 – 18 (online)
Below are positions for which we are hiring for summer 2025 and the estimated number of openings for each position based on projected enrollment:
2025 Academic staff
- Academic Coordinator (1 each for high school and middle school)
- Academic Program Assistant (1 each for high school and middle school)
- Instructors*
*The majority of instructors proposed their courses and have been selected. However, applications for alternative instructors may be reviewed.
- Teaching Associate (1 – 2 per course)
Application Information:
To apply, please fill out our online application. We review applications and hire candidates on a rolling basis. For questions, please contact precollege@duke.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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