Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe UNCG Gerontology Program, housed in the Department of Social Work, consists of an undergraduate minor in Gerontology, a Master of Science in Gerontology, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. The MS in Gerontology is the only fully online program in Gerontology in North Carolina. The mission of the UNCG Gerontology program is to provide opportunities for learning and practice that create competent and capable gerontologists who meet the needs of the aging population. Students are provided with a scientific, broad, and integrated view of aging through collaborative relationships with academic disciplines, community organizations, and businesses, so students can approach issues of aging from a truly biopsychosocial perspective. The graduate programs in Gerontology prepare students for careers in agencies and programs serving older adults and their families. Graduate programs are flexible and practitioner-oriented with a focus on authentic learning and developing practical knowledge and skills for the job market.
UNCG Online offers services and programs to support and grow online education at UNC Greensboro, primarily focused on new online program planning and incubation, online course development, marketing and recruitment, faculty support, and online student support services. In addition, in concert with UNCG faculty, UNCG Online leads and supports various academic projects and initiatives related to shaping the future of online learning at UNC Greensboro.
Position SummaryThe Division of Online Learning (UNCG Online) at UNC Greensboro (UNCG) and the Gerontology program in the Department of Social Work invite applications for a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure, Academic Professional Track (APT) Assistant Professor in Gerontology. APT faculty are fixed-term positions that come with full UNCG benefits. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with expertise in Gerontology that complements the current faculty to join our fully online Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) and Master of Science (MS) in Gerontology Programs. This office-based position in Greensboro is a 2-year appointment, with renewal contingent on growth of the program. The available start date is July 1, 2020.
Duties and responsibilities of the position include:
- Teach current online courses
- Assist in the development and design of new online courses as well as updating of existing courses
- Assist with student mentoring and advisement
- Assist with program recruitment and retention
- Serve on departmental, college, and university committees
- Attend required University and College faculty meetings, convocations, commencement, and official functions of the University
- Seek opportunities for collaboration and community engagement with local, regional, state, and national organizations
- Perform other duties assigned by the Dean of UNCG Online, Chair of Social Work, and/or Gerontology Graduate Coordinator
The successful candidate must meet the SACSCOC guidelines for teaching graduate classes, which is a terminal degree in the field of instruction, or a combination of a graduate degree and significant work experience in the field.
Preferred QualificationsPreferably, the candidate will have a background in the health and social sciences (Gerontology, Social Work, Human and Family Development, Public Health, Nursing, etc.) or business (Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, etc.) as well as work or research experience with older adults.
Because this position will teach exclusively in the fully online Gerontology Program, the following will also be sought:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of online pedagogy
- Experience in the development and design of asynchronous online courses
- Experience in teaching asynchronous online students
- Experience in virtual advising
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse constituencies (in person and virtually)
- Practice or research experience in one or more of the following areas of specialized gerontology — senior living/long term care, entrepreneurship/silver industries, non-profit/business management, research methods, diversity and inclusion, and/or retirement planning/insurance
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
The List of References should have at least three (3) professional references, each of which includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
2 year with renewal contingent on growth
Number of Months per Year12FLSAExemptADA Checklist ADA Checklist"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).
Physical EffortReading - F, Writing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - OWork EnvironmentInside - CApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References
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Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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